G1248Greekdiakonían

διακονίαν

attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)

34
Total Occurrences
11
Books
0
Old Testament
34
New Testament

Detailed Definition

  • 1of the office of moses
  • 2service, ministering, especially of those who execute the commands of others
  • 3of those who by the command of god proclaim and promote religion among men
  • 4of the office of the apostles and its administration
  • 5of the office of prophets, evangelists, elders etc.
  • 6the ministration of those who render to others the offices of christian affection especially those who help meet need by either collecting or distributing of charities
  • 7the office of the deacon in the church
  • 8the service of those who prepare and present food

Etymology & Derivation

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See Also

G1249