Strong's Concordance/Greek/G5257

Strong's G5257 · Greek

ὑπηρέτης

huperetes · /hoop-ay-ret'-ace/

Number
G5257
Language
Greek
Original word
ὑπηρέτης
Transliteration
huperetes
Pronunciation
hoop-ay-ret'-ace
KJV occurrences
20 verses

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.

officers10×
servants4×
minister3×
ministers2×
officer1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew2 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke2 verses
John9 verses
John 7:32

The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him.

John 7:45

Then came the officers to the chief priests and Pharisees; and they said unto them, Why have ye not brought him?

John 7:46

The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

John 18:3

Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

John 18:12

Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

John 18:18

And 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 18:22

And 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 18:36

Jesus 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 19:6

When 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
1 Corinthians1 verse

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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)