The meaning of “οἰκέτης”
Understanding oikétēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(household) servant. - a fellow resident, i.e. menial domestic
οἰκέτης
(household) servant. - a fellow resident, i.e. menial domestic
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:13 | “No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” Word: οἰκέτης (oikétēs) | |
| Acts 10:7 | “And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually;” Word: οἰκέτης (oikétēs) | |
| Romans 14:4 | “Who art thou that judgest another man’s servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.” Word: οἰκέτης (oikétēs) | |
| Philemon 1:25 | “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. Written from Rome to Philemon, by Onesimus a servant. ” Word: οἰκέτης (oikétēs) | |
| 1 Peter 2:18 | “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.” Word: οἰκέτης (oikétēs) |