Strong’s G3622

οἰκονομία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

oikonomia

Pronunciation

oy-kon-om-ee'-ah

Definition

Stewardship, administration, management, dispensation

Meaning

management of household affairs, stewardship, administration.

Usage

The term "oikonomia" refers to the management or administration of a household or estate. In a broader sense, it denotes the responsibility of managing or overseeing affairs, often with a focus on stewardship. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the divine administration of God's plan of salvation and the responsibilities entrusted to believers, particularly in the context of the church.

Bible references

Luke 16:2;Luke 16:3;Luke 16:4;1 Corinthians 9:17;Ephesians 1:10;Ephesians 3:2;Ephesians 3:9;Colossians 1:25;1 Timothy 1:4