(those) of the (his own) house(-hold)
Dictionary of Biblical Words:
is used in Scripture, not only to designate the sanctuary in Israel, but His dwelling place now, His assembly in its earthly aspect where He abides by or in the Spirit sent down from heaven (1 Tim. 3:15); Christ’s house (Heb. 3:6). Compare Math. 16:18; 1 Cor 3:9-16; 2 Cor. 5:17, Eph. 2:22, where it is called His “temple” and “habitation,” remembering, however, that what the Lord builds is good and stands, what man builds may be more or less evil. It is the scene of profession though at first real, as early in the Acta of the Apostles.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Those who dwell in a house under one head, including the wife and children, and embracing servants who were usually slaves (Gen. 15:2-3; Luke 12:42; Acts 10:7; Phil. 4:22). We read of the baptism of whole households (Acts 16:15; 1 Cor. 1:16). The Lord speaks of His disciples as His household (Matt. 10:25); and saints are called the “household of faith,” and the “household of God” (Gal. 6:10; Eph. 2:19).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
from 3624; domestic, i.e. (as noun), a relative, adherent
KJV Usage:
(those) of the (his own) house(-hold)