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household

Meaning of “household”

Sense 1: The persons belonging to a house, family, or domestic establishment, including those under its head or charge. Sense 2: The goods, effects, or affairs belonging to such a house.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
61 occurrences60 verses24 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:19

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Matthew 10:25
It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the servant as his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 10:25 · retained source text

It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master, and the seruant as his Lord: If they haue called the Master of the house of Beelzebub, how much more shall they call them of his household?

Matthew 10:36
And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Matthew 10:36 · retained source text

And a mans foes shalbe they of his owne houshold.

Matthew 24:45
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Matthew 24:45 · retained source text

Who then is a faithfull and wise seruant, whom his Lord hath made ruler ouer his houshold, to giue them meat in due season?

1611 marginal noteLuke 12.42.

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Belonging to the house and family; domestic.

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