διάκονος
diakonos
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word *διάκονος* (diakonos) primarily means a servant, attendant, or minister, someone who performs tasks or serves others. It can refer to general service, such as assisting at events or fulfilling duties, or to specific roles like serving God, Christ, or the church. In some contexts, it is used as a technical term for a church officer, such as a deacon, emphasizing service related to work rather than personal subordination.
an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)
The Greek word diakonos means "an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess)," encompassing related ideas including deacon, minister, servant.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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