The meaning of “διάκονος”
Understanding diákonos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from an obsolete (to run on errands; compare διώκω) deacon, minister, servant. - an attendant, i.e. (genitive c...
διάκονος
probably from an obsolete (to run on errands; compare διώκω) deacon, minister, servant. - an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties) - specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:13 | “Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Word: διάκονος (diákonos) | |
| John 2:9 | “When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,” Word: διάκονος (diákonos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:5 | “Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man?” Word: διάκονος (diákonos) | |
| Galatians 2:17 | “But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, is therefore Christ the minister of sin? God forbid.” Word: διάκονος (diákonos) | |
| Philippians 1:1 | “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:” Word: διάκονος (diákonos) |