Strongs Number: G5257
- Greek Word
- ὑπηρέτης
- Transliteration
- hupēretēs
- Phonetic
- hoop-ay-ret'-ace
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
an under oarsman that is (genitive case) subordinate (assistant sexton constable)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. servant
a. an underrower, subordinate rower
b. 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
c. any one who aids another in any work
1. an assistant
2. of the preacher of the gospel
- Origin
- From G5259 and a derivative of ἐρέσσω eressō (to row)
- Bible Usage
- minister officer servant.