An administrator, in the biblical context, refers to an individual who is responsible for managing, organizing, and overseeing the affairs of a group, organization, or nation. The role of an administrator is often associated with leadership, stewardship, and the wise management of resources and people. The Bible provides several examples of administrators who were appointed by God or by human leaders to fulfill specific tasks.

Biblical Examples:

1. Joseph: One of the most prominent examples of an administrator in the Bible is Joseph, the son of Jacob. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, Joseph rose to a position of great authority in Egypt. Pharaoh appointed him as the overseer of the land, responsible for managing the resources during the years of plenty and famine. Joseph's administrative skills are highlighted in Genesis 41:39-41 : "Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you. You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.'"

2. Nehemiah: Nehemiah served as a cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia before being appointed as the governor of Judah. He was tasked with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, a project that required significant administrative skills. Nehemiah organized the people, managed resources, and dealt with opposition, demonstrating effective leadership and dedication to God's work. Nehemiah 2:17-18 records his call to action: "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.'"

3. Daniel: Daniel was an administrator in the Babylonian and Persian empires. Known for his integrity and faithfulness to God, Daniel was appointed as one of the three administrators over the kingdom under King Darius. His exceptional qualities are noted in Daniel 6:3 : "Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom."

Biblical Principles of Administration:

1. Stewardship: Administrators are called to be good stewards of the resources and responsibilities entrusted to them. This involves managing resources wisely and ensuring that they are used for the intended purposes. The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 illustrates the importance of faithful stewardship.

2. Wisdom and Discernment: Effective administration requires wisdom and discernment, qualities that are often associated with the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 9:10 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

3. Integrity and Faithfulness: Administrators are expected to act with integrity and faithfulness, reflecting God's character in their leadership. Proverbs 11:3 emphasizes the importance of integrity: "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them."

4. Servant Leadership: Biblical administration is characterized by servant leadership, where the administrator seeks to serve others rather than seeking personal gain. Jesus exemplified this in Mark 10:43-45 : "But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many."

Conclusion:

The role of an administrator in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing leadership, stewardship, and service. Biblical administrators are called to manage resources and people with wisdom, integrity, and a heart for service, reflecting the character of God in their work.1. (n.) One who directs or manages affairs, executes, or dispenses, whether in civil, judicial, political, or ecclesiastical affairs; a manager.

2. (n.) A man who manages or settles the estate of an intestate, or of a testator when there is no competent executor; one to whom the right of administration has been committed by competent authority.

2012. epitropos -- an administrator (one having authority)
... an administrator (one having authority). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: epitropos Phonetic Spelling: (ep-it'-rop-os) Short Definition: ...
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1249. diakonos -- a servant, minister
... Noun, Feminine; Noun, Masculine Transliteration: diakonos Phonetic Spelling:
(dee-ak'-on-os) Short Definition: a waiter, servant, administrator Definition: a ...
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3312. meristes -- a divider
... a divider, arbitrator. From merizo; an apportioner (administrator) -- divider. see
GREEK merizo. (meristen) -- 1 Occurrence. 3311, 3312. meristes. 3313 . ...
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The Papal Power in the Church
... to absorb into itself the whole spiritual authority of the Church may be traced
in its attempts to set itself up as supreme administrator, supreme lawgiver ...
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The Peace under Gallienus.
... [2273] Therefore Aurelius Cyrenius, [2274] who is the chief administrator of affairs,
[2275] will observe this ordinance which I have given.". ...
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The Fourth Day in Passion-Week - Jesus in his Last Sabbatic Rest ...
... This circumstance; that he carried the bag, ie was treasurer and administrator of
the small common stock of Christ and His disciples; and that he was both a ...
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The Letter of Majesty, 1603-1609.
... Of that Consistory the Administrator was a Utraquist Priest; the next in rank was
a Brethren's Bishop; the total number of members was twelve; and of these ...
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The Papacy
... He appointed an administrator to take charge of the revenues of vacant Sees, enforced
the /Royal Placet/ on episcopal and papal documents, and forbade the ...
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The History of Joseph the Carpenter.
... to all nations, tell them, and say to them: Verily the Saviour diligently inquires
into the inheritance which is due, and is the administrator of justice. ...
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Old Daniel
... In fact my ancestor Thomas Hodson, who also worked in India, but as an administrator,
was only a small child in England at the time the book was published. ...
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Foreword
... following: James Denney, DD (1856-1917) Supreme alike as scholar, teacher,
administrator, and man of God, to whom many owed their souls. ...
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The Interior Castle, or The Mansions
... Deputatuus. Imprimatur: ? Edward Apostolic Administrator Birmingham, Oscott.
February 24, 1921. DEDICATED TO The Martyred Daughters of St. ...
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Synopsis. --Biblical Miracles the Effluence of Extraordinary Lives ...
... from the dance of atoms in the rock to the philosophizing of the sage and the
aspirations of the saint,"the creator of Nature, the administrator of the ...
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Administrator (8 Occurrences)
...Administrator (8 Occurrences). Romans 12:7 if it is the gift of administration,
let the administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties. (WEY). ...
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Administer (10 Occurrences)
... 7. (vi) To perform the office of administrator; to act officially; as, A
administers upon the estate of B. 8. (n.) Administrator. Int. ...
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Administrators (7 Occurrences)

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Wrongdoer (16 Occurrences)
... But if you do what is wrong, be afraid. He does not wear the sword to no purpose:
he is God's servant--an administrator to inflict punishment upon evil-doers. ...
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Eriaku
... With regard to these it may be noted, that the expression adda, "father," probably
means simply "administrator." 4. Eri-Aku and Rim-Sin: Eri-Aku seems to have ...
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Eri-aku
... With regard to these it may be noted, that the expression adda, "father," probably
means simply "administrator." 4. Eri-Aku and Rim-Sin: Eri-Aku seems to have ...
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Duties (46 Occurrences)
... Jerusalem. (WEY). Romans 12:7 if it is the gift of administration, let the
administrator exercise a sound judgement in his duties. (WEY). ...
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Devastation (17 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste.
2. (n.) Waste of the goods of the deceased by an executor or administrator. ...
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Minister (150 Occurrences)
... (3.) Greek leitourgos, a subordinate public administrator, and in this sense applied
to magistrates (Romans 13:6). It is applied also to our Lord (Hebrews 8:2 ...
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Ministration (33 Occurrences)
... Romans 12:7 if it is the gift of administration, let the administrator exercise
a sound judgement in his duties. (Root in WEY YLT). ...
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