◄ G1249 ►
διάκονος
Transliteration
diakonos;
Pronunciation
dee-ak'-on-os
Parts of Speech
n mf
Root Word (Etymology)
probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands, cf 1377)
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: TDNT 2:88
KJV Translation Count — 31x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: minister (20), servant (8), deacon (3)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. one who executes the commands of another, esp. of a master, a servant, attendant, minister
a. the servant of a king
b. a deacon, one who, by virtue of the office assigned to him by the church, cares for the poor and has charge of and distributes the money collected for their use
c. a waiter, one who serves food and drink
For Synonyms see entry 5834 & 5928
Strong's Definitions
dee-ak'-on-os; probably from an obsolete διάκω (to run on errands; compare (1377) (διώκω)); an attendant, i.e. (genitive) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially a Christian teacher and pastor (technically a deacon or deaconess): — deacon, minister, servant.
Concordance Results Using KJV
For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your G1249;
Then said the king to the G1249s, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and G1249 of all.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your G1249:
When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the G1249s which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my G1249 be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.
For he is the G1249 of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the G1249 of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.