G1248
διακονία
diakonia
Appears in 25 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
attendance (as a servant, etc.) figuratively(eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christianteacher, or technically of the diaconate) — (ad-)minister(-ing,-tration, -try), office, relief, service(-ing).
Detailed Meaning
service, ministering, esp. of those who execute the commands of others, of those who by the command of God proclaim and promote religion among men, of the office of Moses, of the office of the apostles and its administration, of the office of prophets, evangelists, elders etc., the ministration of those who render to others the offices of Christian affection esp. those who help meet need by either collecting or distributing of charities, the office of the deacon in the church, the service of those who prepare and present food
Part of Speech
feminine noun
KJV Translation Counts
ministry(16x)
ministration(6x)
ministering(3x)
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Related Words
G1249 | διάκονος | minister, servant, deacon