ὑπηρετέω, -ῶ (ὑπηρέτης) [in LXX: Wis.16:21, 24-25 19:6, Sir.39:4 * ;] prop., to serve as rower on a ship (Diod., al.). In cl. always metaphorically, to minister to, serve: with dative of person(s), Act.13:36 20:34 24:23.† (AS)
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G5256 — ὑπηρετέω
hupēreteō · to serve · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 13:36 · ὑπηρετήσαςFor when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay.Acts 20:34 · ὑπηρέτησανYou yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.Acts 24:23 · ὑπηρετεῖνHe ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.