Strong's Lexicon oikourgos: Keeper at home, homemaker Original Word: οἰκουρός Word Origin: From οἶκος (oikos, meaning "house") and ἔργον (ergon, meaning "work" or "task") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to "oikourgos," the concept of managing a household can be related to the Hebrew word בַּיִת (bayit, Strong's H1004), meaning "house" or "household." Usage: The term "oikourgos" is used to describe someone who manages household affairs, particularly in the context of women who are responsible for the domestic sphere. It implies a role of stewardship and care within the home, emphasizing the importance of managing household duties and responsibilities. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the household was the basic unit of society, and the role of women as keepers of the home was highly valued. The household was not only a place of residence but also a center of economic activity, education, and religious practice. Women were expected to manage the home efficiently, ensuring the well-being of the family and the proper upbringing of children. This role was seen as complementary to the man's role as the provider and protector. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom oikos and ergon Definition working at home NASB Translation workers at home (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3626: οἰκουργόςοἰκουργός, ὀικουργον (οἶκος, ἘΡΓΩ (cf. ἔργον), cf. ἀμπελουργός, γεωργός, etc.), caring for the house, working at home: Titus 2:5 L T Tr WH; see the following word. Not found elsewhere. STRONGS NT 3626: οἰκουρόςοἰκουρός, ὀικουρου, ὁ, ἡ (οἶκος, and οὐρός a keeper; see θυρωρός and κηπουρός); a. properly, the (watch or) keeper of a house (Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, Pausanias, Plutarch, others). b. tropically, keeping at home and taking care of household affairs, domestic: Titus 2:5 R G; cf. Fritzsche, De conformatione N. T. critica etc., p. 29; (Winers Grammar, 100f (95)); (Aeschylus Ag. 1626; Euripides, Hec. 1277; σώφρονας, οἰκουρούς καί φιλάνδρους, Philo de exsecr. § 4). From oikos and ouros (a guard; be "ware"); a stayer at home, i.e. Domestically inclined (a "good housekeeper") -- keeper at home. see GREEK oikos |
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