# manager, steward #

## Definition: ##

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.

* A steward was given a lot of responsibility, which included supervising the work of other servants.
* The term "manager" is a more modern term for a steward. Both terms refer to someone who manages practical affairs for someone else.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* This could also be translated as "supervisor" or "household organizer" or "servant who manages" or "person who organizes."

(See also: [servant](../other/servant.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Timothy 03:4-5](rc://en/tn/help/1ti/03/04)
* [Genesis 39:3-4](rc://en/tn/help/gen/39/03)
* [Genesis 43:16-17](rc://en/tn/help/gen/43/16)
* [Isaiah 55:10-11](rc://en/tn/help/isa/55/10)
* [Luke 08:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/luk/08/01)
* [Luke 16:1-2](rc://en/tn/help/luk/16/01)
* [Matthew 20:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/mat/20/08)
* [Titus 01:6-7](rc://en/tn/help/tit/01/06)

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