ὑπηρέτης
hupēretēsNoun (Masculine)G5257
servant
From: from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of (to row);
Short Definition
an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
Full Lexicon Entry
prop., an under rower; hence, generally, a servant, attendant, minister: of a magistrate's attendant; of officers of the Synagogue or Sanhedrin,; of the attendants of kings, οἱ ὑ. *οἱ ἑμοί *; of Christian ministers; ὑπηρέται λόγου; Χριστοῦ; δοῦλοι κ. ὑ.
Synonyms
see: διάκονος
LXX Usage: (עֶבֶד)
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)
Morphology G:N-M
DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine
Occurrences
20 timesAppears 20 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
9
Acts
4
Luke
2
Matthew
2
Mark
2
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 4:1
- Acts 5:26
- John 18:22
- John 7:45
- Matthew 26:58
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