The meaning of “οἰκονόμος”
Understanding oikonómos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
chamberlain, governor, steward. - a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity - b...
οἰκονόμος
chamberlain, governor, steward. - a house-distributor (i.e. manager), or overseer, i.e. an employee in that capacity - by extension, a fiscal agent (treasurer) - figuratively, a preacher (of the Gospel)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 16:3 | “Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship: I cannot dig; to beg I am ashamed.” Word: οἰκονόμος (oikonómos) | |
| Romans 16:23 | “Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.” Word: οἰκονόμος (oikonómos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 4:2 | “Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” Word: οἰκονόμος (oikonómos) | |
| Galatians 4:2 | “But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.” Word: οἰκονόμος (oikonómos) | |
| Titus 1:7 | “For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;” Word: οἰκονόμος (oikonómos) |