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 times

Appears 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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