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ὑπηρέτης G5257

G5257 is the Greek word ὑπηρέτης, transliterated hypērétēs. The King James Version most often renders it officers.

Word: ὑπηρέτηςTransliteration: hypērétēsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 19 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of (to row).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 19 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

officers 10×servants 4×ministers 2×minister 2×officer 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: minister, officer, servant.

Verses using ὑπηρέτης

All 19 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 5:25 · KJV

Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.

Matthew 26:58 · KJV

But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

Mark 14:54 · KJV

And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.

Mark 14:65 · KJV

And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.

Luke 1:2 · KJV

Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

Luke 4:20 · KJV

And he closed the book, and he gave it again to the minister, and sat down. And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him.

John 7:32 · KJV

The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

John 7:45 · KJV

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

John 7:46 · KJV

The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

John 18:3 · KJV

Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

John 18:12 · KJV

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

John 18:18 · KJV

And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.

John 18:22 · KJV

And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

John 18:36 · KJV

Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

John 19:6 · KJV

When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

Acts 5:22 · KJV

But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,

Acts 5:26 · KJV

Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

Acts 26:16 · KJV

But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;

1 Corinthians 4:1 · KJV

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5257 mean?

G5257 is the Greek word ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs), meaning an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable).

How is G5257 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it officers (10 times), servants (4 times), ministers (2 times), minister (2 times), officer (1 time).

How many times does G5257 appear in the Bible?

ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs) is tagged in 19 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5257 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of (to row).

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