The meaning of “οἶκος”
Understanding oîkos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity home, house(-hold), temple. - a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative) - by impl...
οἶκος
of uncertain affinity home, house(-hold), temple. - a dwelling (more or less extensive, literal or figurative) - by implication, a family (more or less related, literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:4 | “How he entered into the house of God, and did eat the shewbread, which was not lawful for him to eat, neither for them which were with him, but only for the priests?” Word: οἶκος (oîkos) | |
| Luke 11:17 | “But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.” Word: οἶκος (oîkos) | |
| Acts 10:22 | “And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the nation of the Jews, was warned from God by an holy angel to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee.” Word: οἶκος (oîkos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:35 | “And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.” Word: οἶκος (oîkos) | |
| 1 Timothy 3:12 | “Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.” Word: οἶκος (oîkos) |