οἰκέτης, -ου, ὁ (οἰκέω), [in LXX for עֶבֶד ;] a house-servant: Luk.16:13, Rom.14:4; pl., Act.10:7, 1Pe.2:18 (In Plat., Hdt., Sir.4:30 6:11, the pl. includes all the inmates of the house, the familia, οἰκετεία.)† SYN.. see: διάκονος (AS)
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G3610 — οἰκέτης
oiketēs · slave · Greek
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Luke 16:13 · οἰκέτηςNo servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren’t able to serve God and mammon.”Acts 10:7 · οἰκετῶνWhen the angel who spoke to him had departed, Cornelius called two of his household servants and a devout soldier of those who waited on him continually.Romans 14:4 · οἰκέτην;Who are you who judge another’s servant? To his own lord he stands or falls. Yes, he will be made to stand, for God has power to make him stand.1 Peter 2:18 · οἰκέταιServants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.