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πανοικί (panoiki)

panoiki

with all the house

G3832 · Greek · New Testament · 1 verses

Quick Reference

Language
Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
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Word Overview

The adverb panoiki means "with all the household" or "with the whole family." It is a rare word, appearing only once in the New Testament at Acts 16:34. In this context, it describes the joy of the Philippian jailer and his entire home after they believed in God.

The term combines pan ("all") with oikos ("house" or "family"). While classical Greek writers sometimes avoided it as non-standard, it appears in the Septuagint to translate Hebrew phrases for the household. Translators typically render it simply as "his whole family," capturing the inclusive nature of the joy shared by everyone under one roof.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

The word panoiki appears just once in the New Testament, found in Acts 16:34. It describes the Philippian jailer who, after meeting Paul and Silas, brought them into his home and rejoiced with all his household. This single occurrence highlights how faith often moves from one person to an entire family unit.

For your life today, this reminds us that spiritual joy is rarely meant to be kept private. When God brings light into a difficult situation, it naturally spills over to those living under the same roof. You do not have to carry your burdens alone, nor should you hide your blessings from your family.

Whether your home is currently filled with peace or tension, this passage offers hope. The jailer’s entire household shared in his new joy because he invited them into that reality. There is a gentle invitation here for every believer: let the faith you hold be visible and shared within your own circle of loved ones.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • with all [his] household1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • πανοικεὶ1×

Key Verses

  • Acts 16:34
    He brought them up into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly with all his household, having believed in God.

    This verse uniquely captures the collective nature of salvation joy, showing that belief can transform an entire domestic unit at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does panoiki mean in the Bible?

Panoiki is a Greek adverb meaning "with all the house" or "with the whole household." It combines pan (all) and oikos (house). It appears only once in the New Testament to describe the jailer's family rejoicing together.

Why does this word appear only once?

It is a rare term that was likely avoided by classical writers as non-standard. However, it was used in the Septuagint and here in Acts to clearly emphasize that the entire domestic unit shared in the spiritual experience.

How does this apply to modern families?

It suggests that faith is often communal. When one person embraces God, it can bring joy and change to everyone living with them. It encourages believers to share their hope openly within their homes rather than keeping it private.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Acts 1 verse
Acts 16:34

He brought them up into his house and set food before them, and rejoiced greatly with all his household, having…