Strong's Lexicon hupéreteó: To serve, to minister, to assist Original Word: ὑπηρετέω Word Origin: Derived from ὑπηρέτης (hupēretēs), meaning "servant" or "assistant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑπηρετέω, the concept of service is reflected in Hebrew words such as עָבַד (avad), meaning "to serve" or "to work," and שָׁרַת (sharat), meaning "to minister" or "to attend." Usage: The verb ὑπηρετέω (hupéreteó) is used in the New Testament to describe the act of serving or ministering, often in a supportive or subordinate role. It conveys the idea of assisting or attending to the needs of others, particularly in a context of service to God or within the Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of service was often associated with roles of subordination, such as those of slaves or attendants. However, in the Christian context, service took on a noble and virtuous connotation, reflecting the example of Jesus Christ, who came "not to be served, but to serve" (Matthew 20:28, BSB). The early church emphasized servanthood as a key aspect of Christian discipleship and community life. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5256 hypēretéō – properly, to serve under direct authority (literally, as a rower on a ship). In classical Greek, 5256 /hypēretéō ("serving, supporting") is always metaphorical for "ministering to, to serve" (A-S). See 5257 (hypēretēs). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupéretés Definition to serve as a rower, to minister to, serve NASB Translation ministered (1), ministering (1), served (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5256: ὑπηρετέωὑπηρετέω, ὑπηρέτω; 1 aorist ὑπηρέτησα; from Herodotus down; to be ὑπηρέτης (which see), properly, a. to act as rower, to row, (Diodorus, Aelian). b. to minister, render service: τίνι, Acts 13:36; Acts 20:34; Acts 24:23. From huperetes; to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve -- minister (unto), serve. see GREEK huperetes Englishman's Concordance Acts 13:36 V-APA-NMSGRK: ἰδίᾳ γενεᾷ ὑπηρετήσας τῇ τοῦ NAS: For David, after he had served the purpose KJV: David, after he had served his own INT: to his own generation having ministered by the Acts 20:34 V-AIA-3P Acts 24:23 V-PNA Strong's Greek 5256 |
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