οἰκοδεσποτέω
oikodespoteō
G3616
G:V
Greek
to manage a house
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Greek
Language
oikodespoteo denotes taking charge of a household in the instruction addressed to younger widows.
The sole attested use places the term among marrying and bearing children, describing the taking charge of a household.
Senses in use
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Taking charge of a household · dominant
In 1 Timothy 5:14, the present active infinitive occurs in a sequence with marrying and bearing children; the APB renders the clause “manage their households.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: In 1 Timothy 5:14, the APB renders the relevant clause “manage their households,”.