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 times

Appears 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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