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# manager, steward, stewardship
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## Definition:
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The term “manager” or “steward” in the Bible refers to a servant who was entrusted with taking care of his master’s property and business dealings.
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* A steward was given a lot of responsibility, which included supervising the work of other servants.
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* The term “manager” is a more modern term for a steward. Both terms refer to someone who manages practical affairs for someone else.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* This could also be translated as “supervisor” or “household organizer” or “servant who manages” or “person who organizes.”
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(See also: [servant](../other/servant.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Timothy 3:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/03/04)
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* [Genesis 39:4](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/04)
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* [Genesis 43:16](rc://en/tn/help/gen/43/16)
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* [Isaiah 55:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/isa/55/10)
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* [Luke 8:3](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/03)
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* [Luke 16:2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/16/02)
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* [Matthew 20:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/20/08)
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* [Titus 1:7](rc://en/tn/help/tit/01/07)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H0376, H4453, H5057, H6485, G20120, G36210, G36230
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