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G5257

ὑπηρέτης

hüp-ā-re'-tās
masculine noun
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From ὑπό (G5259) and a derivative of eresso (to row)

from G5259 and a derivative of ἐρέσσω eréssō (to row); an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable):—minister, officer, servant.

Outline

  1. servant
    1. an underrower, subordinate rower
    2. any one who serves with hands: a servant
      1. in the NT of the officers and attendants of magistrates as — of the officer who executes penalties
      2. of the attendants of a king, servants, retinue, the soldiers of a king, of the attendant of a synagogue
      3. of any one ministering or rendering service
    3. any one who aids another in any work
      1. an assistant
      2. of the preacher of the gospel

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