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ἐπίτροπος G2012

G2012 is the Greek word ἐπίτροπος, transliterated epítropos. The King James Version most often renders it steward.

Word: ἐπίτροποςTransliteration: epítroposLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a commissioner, i.e. domestic manager, guardian.

Where it comes from

from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5158 (τρόπος) (in the sense of G2011 (ἐπιτροπή)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

steward 2×tutors 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: steward, tutor.

Verses using ἐπίτροπος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 20:8 · KJV

So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.

Luke 8:3 · KJV

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.

Galatians 4:2 · KJV

But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2012 mean?

G2012 is the Greek word ἐπίτροπος (epítropos), meaning a commissioner, i.e. domestic manager, guardian.

How is G2012 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it steward (2 times), tutors (1 time).

How many times does G2012 appear in the Bible?

ἐπίτροπος (epítropos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2012 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5158 (τρόπος) (in the sense of G2011 (ἐπιτροπή)).

Nearby entries

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