household, house

Definition

The term “household” refers to all the people who live together in a house, including family members and all their servants.

• Used in this sense, the term “house” means “household” and refers to all the people who live together in one house or in a multi-structure home compound (whether buildings or tents), including family members and all their servants.
• Managing a household would have involved directing the servants and also taking care of the property.

Translation Suggestions

• Depending on the context, “house” could be translated as “household” or “family.”
• Depending on the context, the phrase “your household” could be translated as “those who live in your house” or “your family.”

(See also: house dwelling structure, house descendants nation)

Bible References

Word Data

• Strong’s: H1004, H1397, G36090, G36095, G36140, G36150, G36240