Bible Encyclopedias
Householder
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
hous´hōl - dẽr ( οἰκοδεσπότης , oikodespótēs ): The word occurs in Matthew 13:27 , Matthew 13:52; Matthew 20:1; Matthew 21:33 , for the master or owner of a "household," i.e. of servants (doúloi ). The Greek word emphasizes the authority of the master.
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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'Householder'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/isb/h/householder.html. 1915.