'Serve' in the Bible

Then God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night. They will serve as signs for festivals and for days and years.

However, I will judge the nation they serve, and afterward they will go out with many possessions.

You must circumcise the flesh of your foreskin to serve as a sign of the covenant between Me and you.

He replied, “You are to accept the seven ewe lambs from my hand so that this act will serve as my witness that I dug this well.”

And the Lord said to her:Two nations are in your womb;two people will come from you and be separated.One people will be stronger than the other,and the older will serve the younger.

Then he said, “Serve me, and let me eat some of my son’s game so that I can bless you.” Jacob brought it to him, and he ate; he brought him wine, and he drank.

May peoples serve youand nations bow down to you.Be master over your brothers;may your mother’s sons bow down to you.Those who curse you will be cursed,and those who bless you will be blessed.

You will live by your sword,and you will serve your brother.But when you rebel,you will break his yoke from your neck.

Then he washed his face and came out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”