οἰκεῖος

oikeiosAdjectiveG3609

of one’s household

From: from G3624 (οἶκος);

Short Definition

domestic, i.e. (as noun), a relative, adherent

Full Lexicon Entry

in or of the house (opposite to ξένος, ἀλλότριος); (a) of things; τὰ οἰ., household affairs or goods; (b) of persons, of the same family or kin., οἱ οἰ., kinsmen: πίστεως.† SYN,: συγγενής, *ἴδιος *(see Cremer, 446; Deiss., BS, 123)
LXX Usage: for דּוֹד, שְׁאֵר, etc.; in, οἰ. τοῦ σπέρματος for בָּשָׂר

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Timothy
1
Ephesians
1
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 5:8
  • Ephesians 2:19
  • Galatians 6:10

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