G5257 ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) — servant

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5257

an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)

KJV usage: :--minister, officer, servant.

Etymology: from and a derivative of (to row);

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. an under-rower, a rower, one of a ship’s crew; a minister, attendant, servant; an attendant on a magistrate, officer, Mt. 5:25; an attendant or officer of the Sanhedrin, Mt. 26:58; an attendant, or servant of a synagogue, Lk. 4:20; a minister, attendant, assistant in any work, Lk. 1:2; Jn. 18:36

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 5:25 Matthew 26:58 Mark 14:54 Mark 14:65 Luke 1:2 Luke 4:20 John 7:32 John 7:45 John 7:46 John 18:3 John 18:12 John 18:18 John 18:22 John 18:36 John 19:6 + 5 more →

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