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The meaning of οἰκοδεσποτέω

Understanding oikodespotéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

guide the house. - to be the head of (i.e. rule) a family

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οἰκοδεσποτέω

Phoneticoy-kod-es-pot-eh'-o
Transliterationoikodespotéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

guide the house. - to be the head of (i.e. rule) a family

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
1 Timothy 5:14

I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully.

Word: οἰκοδεσποτέω (oikodespotéō)

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