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# manager, managers, steward, stewards, 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 03:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/03/04)
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* [Genesis 39:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/03)
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* [Genesis 43:16-17](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 08:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/01)
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* [Luke 16:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/16/01)
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* [Matthew 20:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/20/08)
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* [Titus 01:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/tit/01/06)
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## Word Data:##
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* Strong's: H376, H4453, H5057, H6485, G2012, G3621, G3623
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