3614. oikia
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oikia: House, household, dwelling

Original Word: οἰκία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: oikia
Pronunciation: oy-kee'-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (oy-kee'-ah)
Definition: House, household, dwelling
Meaning: a house, household, dwelling; meton: goods, property, means.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
home, household.

From oikos; properly, residence (abstractly), but usually (concretely) an abode (literally or figuratively); by implication, a family (especially domestics) -- home, house(-hold).

see GREEK oikos

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from oikos
Definition
a house, dwelling
NASB Translation
home (6), house (75), household (5), households (1), houses (7).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3614: οἰκία

οἰκία, οἰκίας, (οἶκος), the Sept. for בַּיִת (from Herodotus down), a house;

a. properly, an inhabited edifice, a dwelling: Matthew 2:11; Matthew 7:24-27; Mark 1:29; Luke 15:8; John 12:3; Acts 4:34; 1 Corinthians 11:22; 2 Timothy 2:20, and often; οἱ ἐν τῇ οἰκία namely, ὄντες, Matthew 5:15; οἱ ἐκ τῆς οἰκίας with the genitive of person, Philippians 4:22; οἰκία τοῦ (πατρός μου) Θεοῦ, i. e. heaven,. John 14:2; of the body as the habitation of the soul, 2 Corinthians 5:1.

b. the inmates of a house, the family: Matthew 12:25; οἰκία τίνος, the household, the family of anyone, John 4:53; 1 Corinthians 16:15 (cf. Winers Grammar, § 58, 4; Buttmann, § 129, 8 a.);. universally, for persons dwelling in the house, Matthew 10:13.

c. property, wealth, goods (cf. Latinres familiaris): τίνος, Matthew 23:14-13Rec. (cf. Wetstein (1752) at the passage); Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47; so οἶκος in Homer (as Odyssey 2, 237 κατεδουσι βιαίως οἶκον Ὀδυσσηος, cf. 4, 318), in Herodotus 3, 53 and in Attic; Hebrew בַּיִת, Genesis 45:18 (the Sept. τά ὑπάρχοντα); Esther 8:1 (the Sept. ὅσα ὑπῆρχεν). Not found in Rev. (Synonym: see οἶκος, at the end)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from οἶκος (oikos), meaning "house" or "home."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H1004 בַּיִת (bayith): This Hebrew term is often translated as "house" or "household" in the Old Testament, similar to the Greek "οἰκία." It encompasses both the physical dwelling and the family or community associated with it.
H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה (mishpachah): While not a direct equivalent, this term refers to a family or clan, often used in contexts describing the broader household or familial groupings within Israel.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of "οἰκία" within the biblical narrative, highlighting its significance in both physical and spiritual dimensions.

Usage: The word "οἰκία" is used in the New Testament to describe both literal houses and metaphorical households. It appears in various contexts, including parables, teachings of Jesus, and descriptions of early Christian gatherings.

Context: The Greek term "οἰκία" is frequently encountered in the New Testament, illustrating both the physical and social aspects of a dwelling. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses "οἰκία" in parables to convey spiritual truths. For instance, in Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus speaks of the wise man who built his house (οἰκία) on the rock, symbolizing a life founded on His teachings. This parable emphasizes the stability and security of a life grounded in obedience to Christ.

In the context of early Christian communities, "οἰκία" also refers to the gathering places of believers. In Acts 2:46, the early Christians are described as breaking bread "from house to house" (κατ' οἶκον), indicating the use of private homes for worship and fellowship. This reflects the intimate and communal nature of early Christian worship, which often took place in domestic settings.

The term further appears in discussions of hospitality and service. In Luke 10:5, Jesus instructs His disciples, "When you enter a house (οἰκία), first say, 'Peace to this house.'" This highlights the importance of peace and blessing in the Christian mission and the role of the household as a center for ministry and outreach.

Overall, "οἰκία" encapsulates both the physical structure of a house and the relational dynamics of a household, serving as a significant motif in the teachings and practices of the New Testament.

Forms and Transliterations
οικια οικία οἰκία οἰκίᾳ οικίαι οικίαις οικιαν οικίαν οἰκίαν οικιας οικιάς οικίας οἰκίας οικιων οικιών οικίων οικϊων οἰκιῶν οίκους oikia oikía oikíāi oikian oikían oikias oikías oikion oikiôn oikiōn oikiō̂n
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Englishman's Concordance
Matthew 2:11 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν εἶδον τὸ
NAS: coming into the house they saw
KJV: into the house, they saw
INT: into the house they found the

Matthew 5:15 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ
NAS: to all who are in the house.
KJV: unto all that are in the house.
INT: [are] in the house

Matthew 7:24 N-AFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ τὴν οἰκίαν ἐπὶ τὴν
NAS: who built his house on the rock.
KJV: built his house upon a rock:
INT: his house upon the

Matthew 7:25 N-DFS
GRK: προσέπεσαν τῇ οἰκίᾳ ἐκείνῃ καὶ
NAS: and slammed against that house; and [yet] it did not fall,
KJV: beat upon that house; and it fell
INT: fell house upon that and

Matthew 7:26 N-AFS
GRK: αὐτοῦ τὴν οἰκίαν ἐπὶ τὴν
NAS: who built his house on the sand.
KJV: built his house upon the sand:
INT: of him the house upon the

Matthew 7:27 N-DFS
GRK: προσέκοψαν τῇ οἰκίᾳ ἐκείνῃ καὶ
NAS: and slammed against that house; and it fell--
KJV: beat upon that house; and it fell:
INT: beat upon house upon that and

Matthew 8:6 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ παραλυτικός δεινῶς
NAS: paralyzed at home, fearfully
KJV: at home sick of the palsy,
INT: in the house paralyzed grievously

Matthew 8:14 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν Πέτρου εἶδεν
NAS: into Peter's home, He saw
KJV: into Peter's house, he saw his
INT: to the house of Peter he saw

Matthew 9:10 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ καὶ ἰδοὺ
NAS: was reclining [at the table] in the house, behold,
KJV: sat at meat in the house, behold,
INT: in the house that behold

Matthew 9:23 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν τοῦ ἄρχοντος
NAS: into the official's house, and saw
KJV: into the ruler's house, and saw
INT: into the house of the ruler

Matthew 9:28 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προσῆλθον αὐτῷ
NAS: He entered the house, the blind men
KJV: into the house, the blind men
INT: into the house came to him

Matthew 10:12 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν ἀσπάσασθε αὐτήν
NAS: As you enter the house, give it your greeting.
KJV: when ye come into an house, salute it.
INT: into the house greet it

Matthew 10:13 N-NFS
GRK: ᾖ ἡ οἰκία ἀξία ἐλθάτω
NAS: If the house is worthy, give
KJV: And if the house be worthy,
INT: be the house worthy let come

Matthew 10:14 N-GFS
GRK: ἔξω τῆς οἰκίας ἢ τῆς
NAS: as you go out of that house or
KJV: of that house or
INT: away of [that] house or the

Matthew 12:25 N-NFS
GRK: πόλις ἢ οἰκία μερισθεῖσα καθ'
NAS: city or house divided against
KJV: city or house divided against
INT: city or house having divided against

Matthew 12:29 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν τοῦ ἰσχυροῦ
NAS: man's house and carry off
KJV: into a strong man's house, and spoil
INT: into the house of the strong [man]

Matthew 12:29 N-AFS
GRK: τότε τὴν οἰκίαν αὐτοῦ διαρπάσει
NAS: he will plunder his house.
KJV: he will spoil his house.
INT: then the house of him he will plunder

Matthew 13:1 N-GFS
GRK: Ἰησοῦς τῆς οἰκίας ἐκάθητο παρὰ
NAS: went out of the house and was sitting
KJV: Jesus out of the house, and sat by
INT: Jesus [from] the house sat down by

Matthew 13:36 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν Καὶ προσῆλθον
NAS: and went into the house. And His disciples
KJV: and went into the house: and his
INT: into the house and came

Matthew 13:57 N-DFS
GRK: ἐν τῇ οἰκίᾳ αὐτοῦ
NAS: in his hometown and in his [own] household.
KJV: in his own house.
INT: in the household of him

Matthew 17:25 N-AFS
GRK: εἰς τὴν οἰκίαν προέφθασεν αὐτὸν
NAS: And when he came into the house, Jesus
KJV: into the house, Jesus
INT: into the house anticipated him

Matthew 19:29 N-AFP
GRK: ὅστις ἀφῆκεν οἰκίας ἢ ἀδελφοὺς
NAS: who has left houses or brothers
KJV: that hath forsaken houses, or
INT: who has left houses or brothers

Matthew 23:14 Noun-AFP
GRK: κατεσθίετε τὰς οἰκίας τῶν χηρῶν
KJV: widows' houses, and
INT: you devour the houses of widows

Matthew 24:17 N-GFS
GRK: ἐκ τῆς οἰκίας αὐτοῦ
NAS: to get the things out that are in his house.
KJV: out of his house:
INT: out of the house of him

Matthew 24:43 N-AFS
GRK: διορυχθῆναι τὴν οἰκίαν αὐτοῦ
NAS: and would not have allowed his house to be broken
KJV: his house to be broken up.
INT: to be dug through the house of him

Strong's Greek 3614
95 Occurrences


οἰκίᾳ — 35 Occ.
οἰκίαν — 41 Occ.
οἰκίας — 18 Occ.
οἰκιῶν — 1 Occ.















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