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ὑπηρετέω G5256

G5256 is the Greek word ὑπηρετέω, transliterated hypēretéō. The King James Version most often renders it after he had served.

Word: ὑπηρετέωTransliteration: hypēretéōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve.

Where it comes from

from G5257 (ὑπηρέτης).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

after he had served 1×ministered 1×minister 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: minister (unto), serve.

Verses using ὑπηρετέω

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Acts 13:36 · KJV

For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:

Acts 20:34 · KJV

Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me.

Acts 24:23 · KJV

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5256 mean?

G5256 is the Greek word ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō), meaning to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve.

How is G5256 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it after he had served (1 time), ministered (1 time), minister (1 time).

How many times does G5256 appear in the Bible?

ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5256 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5257 (ὑπηρέτης).

Nearby entries

G5253 · ὑπερῷον — a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment…G5254 · ὑπέχω — to hold oneself under, i.e. endure with patience G5255 · ὑπήκοος — attentively listening, i.e. (by…G5257 · ὑπηρέτης — an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally)…G5258 · ὕπνος — sleep, i.e. (figuratively) spiritual torpor G5259 · ὑπό — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of…

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