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# manager, steward
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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; they both 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 "organizer" or "person who manages" or "person who organizes."
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