Definition
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), Acts 13:36; 20:34; 24:23.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Acts 13:36ὑπηρετήσας · had servedFor 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 20:34ὑπηρέτησαν · have ministered toYou yourselves know that these hands of mine have ministered to my own needs and those of my companions.
- Acts 24:23ὑπηρετεῖν · to ministerHe ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.