Strong's Lexicon oikonomeó: To manage, to administer, to be a steward Original Word: οἰκονομέω Word Origin: From οἰκονόμος (oikonomos), meaning "steward" or "manager," which is derived from οἶκος (oikos, "house") and νόμος (nomos, "law" or "management"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for οἰκονομέω, the concept of stewardship can be related to terms like פָּקַד (paqad, "to oversee" or "to appoint") and סָרִיס (saris, "official" or "officer"). Usage: The verb οἰκονομέω refers to the act of managing or administering a household or estate. In a broader sense, it implies stewardship and responsibility over resources or duties entrusted to someone. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the faithful and wise management of God's gifts and responsibilities, often in a spiritual or ecclesiastical context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, a steward (οἰκονόμος) was a trusted servant or slave responsible for managing the affairs of a household or estate. This role required integrity, wisdom, and accountability, as the steward acted on behalf of the master. The concept of stewardship was well understood in ancient times, reflecting a relationship of trust and responsibility between the steward and the owner. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oikonomos Definition to be a steward, to manage NASB Translation manager (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3621: οἰκονομέωοἰκονομέω, ὀικονόμω; (οἰκονόμος); to be a steward; to manage the affairs of a household: absolutely, Luke 16:2. (Univ. to manage, dispense, order, regulate: Sophocles, Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch, others; 2 Macc. 3:14.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be steward. From oikonomos; to manage (a house, i.e. An estate) -- be steward. see GREEK oikonomos Forms and Transliterations οικονομειν οικονομείν οἰκονομεῖν οικονομήσει oikonomein oikonomeînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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