διακονέω
diakoneō
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "διακονέω" (diakoneō) means to serve, assist, or care for others, often in practical ways like waiting on tables or meeting someone's needs. It can refer to general acts of service, such as helping or providing for others, or to specific roles like serving as a deacon. The term is used both for personal care and for supplying resources or assistance in various contexts.
to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
The Greek word diakoneō means "to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon," encompassing related ideas including minister, serve, use the office of a deacon.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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Service & Ministry Cluster
Words that share the same theological orbit.
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