This verb means to be master of a household, managing its affairs and exercising authority over its members. In 1 Timothy 5:14, Paul instructs younger widows to 'marry, bear children, manage their households,' giving adversaries no opportunity for slander. The term implies comprehensive household leadership—economic, relational, and spiritual oversight. Classical Greek uses it for stewardship and governance. The multilingual evidence ('gobernar casa,' 'manage a household') captures both administrative and authoritative dimensions of domestic responsibility.