ΟἸΚΟΔΕΣΠΟΤΕΙΝ, οἰκοδεσποτειν
OIKODESPOTEIN, oikodespotein
Sounds Like: oy-koh-des-po-TEIN
Translations: to manage a household, to be a master of a house, to rule a house
From the root: ΟΙΚΟΔΕΣΠΟΤΕΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a compound verb meaning to manage or rule a household. It describes the function of a householder or master of a house, implying responsibility for the affairs and members of the home. It is used to describe the act of overseeing domestic matters.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G3616 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- 1 Timothy — 5:14
From the same root
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