International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Householder

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Householder


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hous´hōl-dẽr (οἰκοδεσπότης, oikodespótēs): The word occurs in , ; ; , for the master or owner of a “household,” i.e. of servants (doúloi). The Greek word emphasizes the authority of the master.