ἐπίτροπος
epitroposmanagerHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · masculine3 occurrences3 books3 verses
Definition
ἐπίτροπος, -ου, ὁ
(ἐπιτρέπω), [in LXX: 2Ma.11.1 2Mac.13.2 2Mac.14.2 * ;]
1. an administrator, a steward: Matthew 20:3, Luke 8:3.
2. a guardian (with genitive of person(s), 2Mac, ll. with): Galatians 4:2.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Matthew 20:8ἐπιτρόπῳ · foremanWhen evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the workers and pay them their wages, starting with the last ones hired and moving on to the first.’
- Luke 8:3ἐπιτρόπου · household managerJoanna the wife of Herod’s household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.
- Galatians 4:2ἐπιτρόπους · guardiansHe is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.