διακονέω
diakoneōVerbG1247
to serve
From: from G1249 (διάκονος);
Short Definition
to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
Full Lexicon Entry
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 .
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
32 timesAppears 32 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
7
Matthew
5
Mark
4
1 Peter
3
2 Corinthians
3
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 1:12
- 2 Corinthians 8:19
- John 12:2
- Luke 22:27
- Matthew 4:11
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