3609. oikeios

Lexicon

oikeios: Belonging to a household, domestic, related by family

Original Word: οἰκεῖος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: oikeios
Pronunciation: oy-KAY-ee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (oy-ki'-os)
Definition: Belonging to a household, domestic, related by family
Meaning: of one's family, domestic, intimate.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

those of the his own household.

From oikos; domestic, i.e. (as noun), a relative, adherent -- (those) of the (his own) house(-hold).

see GREEK oikos

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3609: οἰκεῖος

οἰκεῖος, οἰκεῖα, οἰκεῖον (οἶκος), from Hesiod down, belonging to a house or family, domestic, intimate: belonging to one's household, related by blood, kindred, 1 Timothy 5:8; οἰκεῖοι τοῦ Θεοῦ, belonging to God's household, i. e. to the theocracy, Ephesians 2:19; in a wider sense, with a genitive of the thing, belonging to, devoted to, adherents of a thing, οἱ οἰκεῖοι τῆς πίστεως, professors of the (Christian) faith, Galatians 6:10 (but others associate this passage with that from Ephesians as above; see Lightfoot at the passage); so οἰκεῖος φιλοσοφίας, Strabo 1, p. 13 b. (1, 17 edition Sieben.); γεωγραφιας, p. 25 a. (1, 34 edition Sieben.); ὀλιγαρχιας, Diodorus 13, 91; τυραννίδος, 19, 70. (The Sept. for שְׁאֵר, related by blood; דּוד, 1 Samuel 10:14ff; שַׁאֲרָה, consanguinity, Leviticus 18:17; οἰκεῖος τοῦ σπέρματος for בָּשָׂר, Isaiah 58:7.)

STRONGS NT 3609a: οἰκετείαοἰκετεία (others, οἰκετεία, cf. Chandler § 99ff), οἰκετείας, ἡ (οἰκέτης, which see), household i. e. body of servants (Macrobius, Appuleius ()famulitium, German Dienerschaft): Matthew 24:45 L T Tr WH. (Strabo, Lucian, Inscriptions; plural Josephus, Antiquities 12, 2, 3),

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning "house" or "household."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for οἰκεῖος, the concept of household and familial belonging can be related to Hebrew terms such as בַּיִת (bayit, Strong's Hebrew 1004), meaning "house" or "household," and מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah, Strong's Hebrew 4940), meaning "family" or "clan." These terms similarly emphasize the importance of familial relationships and responsibilities within the community of Israel.

Usage: The term οἰκεῖος is used in the New Testament to refer to those who are part of a household, either in a literal or metaphorical sense. It emphasizes the close relationship and belonging within a familial or communal setting.

Context: The Greek term οἰκεῖος appears in the New Testament to describe individuals who are part of a household, either by blood relation or by association. This term underscores the importance of familial bonds and the responsibilities that come with being part of a household. In the cultural context of the New Testament, the household was a central unit of society, encompassing not only immediate family members but also extended family and servants.

In Galatians 6:10, οἰκεῖος is used to describe the "household of faith," indicating a spiritual family bound together by shared beliefs and values. The verse states, "Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith." Here, the term highlights the special obligation Christians have to care for one another within the community of believers.

In Ephesians 2:19, the term is used metaphorically to describe Gentile believers as "fellow citizens with the saints and members of God's household." This usage emphasizes the inclusion and unity of all believers in the spiritual family of God, transcending ethnic and cultural barriers.

The concept of οἰκεῖος also carries implications for ethical behavior and mutual support within the Christian community. It reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family where members are expected to support, love, and care for one another, mirroring the dynamics of a traditional household.

Forms and Transliterations

οικεία οικείαί οικειοι οικείοι οἰκεῖοι οικείον οικειότητα οικείου οικειους οικείους οἰκείους οικείω οικειων οικείων οἰκείων oikeioi oikeîoi oikeion oikeiōn oikeíon oikeíōn oikeious oikeíous

Englishman's Concordance

Galatians 6:10 Adj-AMP
GRK: πρὸς τοὺς οἰκείους τῆς πίστεως
NAS: to those who are of the household of the faith.
KJV: unto them who are of the household of faith.
INT: toward those of the household of the of faith

Ephesians 2:19 Adj-NMP
GRK: ἁγίων καὶ οἰκεῖοι τοῦ θεοῦ
NAS: and are of God's household,
KJV: and of the household of God;
INT: saints and of the household of God

1 Timothy 5:8 Adj-GMP
GRK: καὶ μάλιστα οἰκείων οὐ προνοεῖ
NAS: and especially for those of his household, he has denied
KJV: specially for those of his own house, he hath denied
INT: and especially [his] household not does provide for

Strong's Greek 3609
3 Occurrences

οἰκείων — 1 Occ.
οἰκεῖοι — 1 Occ.
οἰκείους — 1 Occ.