οἰκιακός
oikiakós
G3615 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Pertaining to or belonging to a household; of or relating to members of one's household. In context, it denotes someone who is a member of the same domestic group, such as a family member, servant, or retainer. Often functions as an adjective ('domestic, household') but can be used substantivally to mean 'household member' or 'person of the same household.'
Semantic Range
pertaining to a household, domestic, related to one's house or household, member of a household (relative or dependent), household retainer or servant, of one's own domestic circle
Root / Etymology
From οἰκία (house, household) plus the adjectival suffix -ικός, forming an adjective denoting relation to a house or household.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The adjective οἰκιακός appears primarily in Koine Greek, including the New Testament (notably Matt 10:36 and Luke 12:52), where it refers to people who belong to the same household as someone else. While the basic sense is 'household member,' the term can include relatives (family by blood or law), servants, or anyone forming part of the domestic unit in the Greco-Roman context. In the Septuagint, the term is rarely attested but may be suggested where household relations are in view. Usage does not inherently distinguish between familial and non-familial household members; context determines the precise group referred to. English translations often render οἰκιακός as 'of one's own household' or 'household members,' but in Greek social context, the scope may be broader than the nuclear family, including slaves, dependents, and retainers. This semantic range reflects the structure of ancient households rather than a purely biological or nuclear family model. The noun οἰκέτης (house servant) is related but more restrictive, typically reserved for domestic slaves or servants, whereas οἰκιακός has a wider range.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from οἰκία; familiar, i.e. (as noun) relatives:--they (them) of (his own) household.
Root Family
οἰκιακός (oikiakos) — house, household, domestic
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3615-02 |
οἰκιακοὺς | oikiakous | N ACC M PL |
household members | 1 | |
G3615-01 |
οἰκιακοὶ | oikiakoi | N NOM M PL |
household members | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3615-02 |
Matthew 10:25 | οἰκιακοὺς | oikiakous | N ACC M PL |
household members | |
G3615-01 |
Matthew 10:36 | οἰκιακοὶ | oikiakoi | N NOM M PL |
household members |