Master of the household

G3617
Greek
UBS
οἰκοδεσπότης
oikodespótēsoy-kod-es-pot'-ace
Noun Masculine

Definition

one who owns and manages a household, including family, servants, and slaves

Semantic Domains

Possess
Transfer
Exchange

Etymology

from G3624 (οἶκος) and G1203 (δεσπότης);

KJV Translations

goodman (of the house), householder, master of the house

Occurrences12
Frequency Rank#941

Verse Usage

This word appears 12 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.