Reference: Steward
Hastings
This term is found six times in AV of OT. It is applied to Eliezer in Ge 15:2, where RV rightly tr 'he that shall he possessor of my house.' In Ge 43:19; 44:1-4 Joseph's 'steward' (AV and RV) is lit. 'he who was over his house' (cf. Ge 43:16; 1Ki 16:19 in RV). In 1Ch 28:1 AV 'stewards' is tr of Heb. s
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so when even was come, the master of the vineyard said to his steward, call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last to the first.
Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's high-steward: Susanna, and several others, who assisted him with their fortunes.
upon making him appear, he said to him, what information is this, I hear against thee? give an account of your administration, for you must not be my steward any longer.
I must do something that will secure me a reception in other families, when I have lost my place in this.
and this unfaithful steward was commended by his master for being so provident. for they who look to this world, manage their affairs with more prudence, than those who have a prospect of a better.
now if I do this willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, it is a dispensation of trust which must be discharged.
being under tutors and guardians, 'till the time prefix'd by his father.
if so be you have heard of the charge, which God has graciously dispens'd to me for you Gentiles;
of which I have been established a minister, according to the charge which God has given me to preach his gospel faithfully among you. ---
TO Titus my own convert to the common faith: grace and peace from God the father, and the Lord Jesus Christ our saviour.