Strong’s G3621

οἰκονομέω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

oikonomeó

Pronunciation

oy-kon-om-eh'-o

Definition

To manage, to administer, to be a steward

Meaning

I am a steward, manage a household.

Usage

The verb οἰκονομέω refers to the act of managing or administering a household or estate. In a broader sense, it implies stewardship and responsibility over resources or duties entrusted to someone. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the faithful and wise management of God's gifts and responsibilities, often in a spiritual or ecclesiastical context.

Bible references

Luke 16:2