Strong's G1249 · Greek
διάκονος
diakonos · /dee-ak'-on-os/
Number
G1249
Language
Greek
Original word
διάκονος
Transliteration
diakonos
Pronunciation
dee-ak'-on-os
Definition
probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands; compare 1377); 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):--deacon, minister, servant.
KJV: deacon, minister, servant
Root / derivation: probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G1249 (diakonos) mean?
probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands; compare 1377); 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):--deacon, minister, servant.
Where does the Greek word διάκονος come from?
probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands