HUSBANDMAN,

One whose business it is to cultivate the ground. It was one of the first occupations, and was esteemed most honourable (Gen. 9:20; 26:12, 14; 37:7, etc.). All the Hebrews, except those engaged in religious services, were husbandmen. (See AGRICULTURE.)

HUS'BANDMAN, one whose profession and labor is to cultivate the ground, John 15:1. It is among the most ancient and honorable occupations. Gen 9:20; Isa 28:24-28. Our Lord used the term in parables and elsewhere figuratively to designate God's relation of Disposer and Guardian of human affairs and destiny. See Agriculture.

HUS'BANDMAN, one whose profession and labor is to cultivate the ground, John 15:1. It is among the most ancient and honorable occupations. Gen 9:20; Isa 28:24-28. Our Lord used the term in parables and elsewhere figuratively to designate God's relation of Disposer and Guardian of human affairs and destiny. See Agriculture.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. The master of a family. [Obs.] Chaucer.

2. A farmer; a cultivator or tiller of the ground.