Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ὑπηρετέω”
Understanding hypēretéō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
minister (unto), serve. - to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve
G5256
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ὑπηρετέω
Phonetichoop-ay-ret-eh'-o
Transliterationhypēretéō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
minister (unto), serve. - to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 13:36 | “For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:” Word: ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) | |
| Acts 20:34 | “Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.” Word: ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) | |
| Acts 24:23 | “And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.” Word: ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) |