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 timesAppears 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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