ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) — Minister

Greek word study: ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō), Strong's G5256. to be a subordinate, i.e. (by implication) subserve

GreekStrong's G5256
Quick definition
Greek word
ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from G5257 (ὑπηρέτης);

KJV translation words: minister (unto), serve

Where this word appears

Strong's G5256 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 13:36 and last appears in Acts 24:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having served ×1ministered to ×1to minister ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὑπηρετεῖν ×1ὑπηρετήσας ×1ὑπηρέτησαν ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Acts 13:36 — ὑπηρετήσας — having served
  • Acts 20:34 — ὑπηρέτησαν — ministered to
  • Acts 24:23 — ὑπηρετεῖν — to minister

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5257 ὑπηρέτης (hypērétēs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hypēretéō (G5256) mean?

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

How is G5256 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5256 as: minister (unto), serve.

How often does ὑπηρετέω (hypēretéō) appear?

Strong's G5256 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 13:36 and last appears in Acts 24:23.