Definition
οἰκέτης, -ου, ὁ
(οἰκέω), [in LXX for עֶבֶד ;]
a house-servant: Luke 16:13, Romans 14:4; pl., Acts 10:7, 1 Peter 2:18 (In Plat., Hdt., Sir.4.30; 6:11, the pl. includes all the inmates of the house, the familia, οἰκετεία.)
Synonyms:. see: διάκονος
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as οἰκέτης:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Matthew 24:45οἰκετείας · householdWho then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
- Luke 16:13οἰκέτης · servantNo servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
- Acts 10:7οἰκετῶν · servantsWhen the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
- Romans 14:4οἰκέτην · servantWho are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
- 1 Peter 2:18οἰκέται · ServantsServants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.