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GreekG1247Verb

διακονέω

diakoneō

32Occurrences
G1247Strong's #
VerbPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon

from G1249 (διάκονος);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
1.generally, to minister, serre, wait upon, especially at table, to do one a service, cure for one's needs
2.to serve as deacon
3.C. accusative of thing(s), to minister, supply, supply by ministration
Synonyms
λειτουργέω, which see .

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Verb

Morphology Code

G:V

Full Description

Greek Verb

Occurrences

διακονέω appears 32 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Luke
7
Matthew
5
Mark
4
1 Peter
3
2 Corinthians
3
1 Timothy
2
Acts
2
John
2

Key Passages

1 Peter 1:12BSB

It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

2 Corinthians 8:19BSB

More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the offering —the gracious gift we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

John 12:2BSB

So they hosted a dinner for Jesus there. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with Him.

Luke 22:27BSB

For who is greater, the one who reclines at the table or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines? But I am among you as one who serves.

Matthew 4:11BSB

Then the devil left Him, and angels came and ministered to Him.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.