Strong's G5257 · Greek
ὑπηρέτης
huperetes · /hoop-ay-ret'-ace/
Definition
from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row); an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable):--minister, officer, servant.
KJV: minister, officer, servant
Root / derivation: from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑπηρέτης across 20 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew2 verses
Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Matthew 26:58But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.
Mark2 verses
And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
Mark 14:65And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
Luke2 verses
John9 verses
The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.
John 7:45Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?
John 7:46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
John 18:3Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.
John 18:12Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,
John 18:18And the servants and officers stood there, who had made a fire of coals; for it was cold: and they warmed themselves: and Peter stood with them, and warmed himself.
John 18:22And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so? with: or, with a rod
John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
John 19:6When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.
Acts4 verses
But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,
Acts 5:26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
Acts 13:5And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.
Acts 26:16But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5257 (huperetes) mean?
from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row); an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable):--minister, officer, servant.
How many times does G5257 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5257 (ὑπηρέτης) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “officers.”
How is huperetes translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5257 is rendered as “officers” (10×), “servants” (4×), “minister” (3×), “ministers” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Greek word ὑπηρέτης come from?
from 5259 and a derivative of eresso (to row)