ὑπηρετέω

hupēreteōVerbG5256

to serve

From: from G5257 (ὑπηρέτης);

Short Definition

to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve

Full Lexicon Entry

prop., to serve as rower on a ship (Diod.). In cl. always metaphorically, to minister to, serve.
LXX Usage: *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:36
  • Acts 20:34
  • Acts 24:23

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