Word Study

The meaning of οἶκος

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

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

οἶκος

Phoneticoy'-kos
Transliterationoîkos
Grammar Code
G:N-M
Greek Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

104 total references
ReferenceText
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?

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.

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.

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.

1 Timothy 3:12

Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
104x
Most Frequent Book
Luke
Book Distribution
Matthew9
Mark11
Luke32
John4
Acts23
Romans1
1 Corinthians4
Colossians1
1 Timothy4
2 Timothy2
Titus1
Philemon1
Hebrews9
1 Peter2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'οἶκος' deepen your understanding of Matthew 12:4?