The meaning of “ὑπηρέτης”
Understanding hypērétēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
minister, officer, servant. - an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
ὑπηρέτης
minister, officer, servant. - an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:58 | “But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.” Word: ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) | |
| Mark 14:65 | “And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.” Word: ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) | |
| Luke 4:20 | “And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.” Word: ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) | |
| John 18:12 | “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” Word: ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) | |
| Acts 13:5 | “And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.” Word: ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) |