G2012: ἐπίτροπος
epítropos · “manager”
Definition
a commissioner, i.e. domestic manager, guardian
KJV translates it as: steward, tutor
Word origin: from G1909 (ἐπί) and G5158 (τρόπος) (in the sense of G2011 (ἐπιτροπή));
Extended definition
ἐπίτροπος, -ου, ὁ
(ἐπιτρέπω), [in LXX: 2Ma.11:1 2Mac 13:2 2Mac 14:2 * ;]
1. an administrator, a steward: Mat.20:3, Luk.8:3.
2. a guardian (with genitive of person(s), 2Mac, ll. with): Gal.4:2.†
(AS)
(ἐπιτρέπω), [in LXX: 2Ma.11:1 2Mac 13:2 2Mac 14:2 * ;]
1. an administrator, a steward: Mat.20:3, Luk.8:3.
2. a guardian (with genitive of person(s), 2Mac, ll. with): Gal.4:2.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2012 is translated
- foreman ×1
- a steward ×1
- guardians ×1
Bible verses with G2012 (epítropos)
Epítropos appears in 3 verses.
- Matthew 20:8
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
And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance.
- Galatians 4:2
But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.