to minister, serve, wait upon, to do one a service, care for one's needs, to serve as deacon
to minister, serve, wait upon, to do one a service, care for one's needs, to serve as deacon. Primary meaning: to minister, serve, wait upon, to do one a service, care for one's needs, to serve as deacon, to minister, supply, supply by ministration. Strong's: to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon. Lexical nuances: generally, to minister, serve, wait upon , especially at table, to do one a service, care for one's needs : absol., Mt 20:28 , Mk 10:45 , Lk 10:40 22:26 , 27 , Jo 12:2 , I Pe 4:11 ; ὅσα διηκόνησεν , II Ti 1:18 ; c. dat. pers., Mt 4:11 8:15 25:44 27:55 , Mk 1:13 , 31 15:41 , Lk 4:39 8:3 12:37 17:8 , Jo 12:26 , Ac 6:2 19:22 , Ro 15:25 , Phm 13 , He 6:10 .
the office and work of a
the office and work of a. Primary meaning: the office and work of a. Strong's: attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate). Lexical nuances: the office and work of a διάκονος , service, ministry ;
a servant, attendant, minister, a deacon, bondman
a servant, attendant, minister, a deacon, bondman. Primary meaning: a servant, attendant, minister, a deacon, bondman, servant. Strong's: 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). Lexical nuances: in general, a servant, attendant, minister : Mt 20:26 22:13 23:11 , Mk 9:35 10:43 , Jo 2:5 , 9 , I Co 3:5 , Ga 2:17 , Eph 6:21 , Col 4:7 ; δ. θεοῦ , Ro 13:4 , II Co 6:4 , I Th 3:2 ; δ. Χριστοῦ , II Co 11:23 , Col 1:7 , I Ti 4:6 ; cf. ὁ δ. ὁ ἐμός , Jo 12:26 ; δ. περιτομῆς , Ro 15:8 ; δ. καινῆς διαθήκης , II Co 3:6 ; δ. δικαιοσύνης , II Co 11:15 ; δ. [εὐαγγελίου] , Eph 3:7 , Col 1:23 ; δ. [ἐκκλησ...
a teacher
a teacher. Primary meaning: a teacher. Strong's: an instructor (genitive case or specially). Lexical nuances: given as rendering of Heb. רַבּוֺן , רַבִּי (NT, Ῥαββεί , Ῥαββουνεί q.v.);
2 Corinthians • Chapter 6 (18 verses)
We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Gi... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
2 Corinthians • Chapter 4 (18 verses)
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscien... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
priesthood, priestly office
priesthood, priestly office. Priesthood, sacred office and ministry of the priest; instituted as an everlasting covenant statute with Aaron and his sons.
1 Timothy • Chapter 1 (20 verses)
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus , when I we... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Ephesus , Macedonia .
1 Corinthians • Chapter 16 (24 verses)
Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia , even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come. And when I come, whomsoever ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Galatia , Jerusalem , Macedonia , Ephesus , Achaia .
Romans • Chapter 12 (21 verses)
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Interactive 3D Architectural Model • Luke 2, John 2 & Acts 3
Reconstruction of the expanded Second Temple Mount complex in Jerusalem during the life and ministry of Jesus and the early Church—featuring the towering white-stone and gold Sanctuary facade, the Court of the Women, Court of the Gentiles, Solomon's Portico , the Royal Stoa, and the Antonia Fortress.
Numbers • Chapter 4 (49 verses)
And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron , saying, Take the sum of the sons of Kohath from among the sons of Levi , after their families, by the house of their fathers, From thirty years old and upward even until fifty years old, all that enter into the host, to do the work in ... Mentions: Moses , Aaron , Kohath , Levi , Eleazar .
Ephesians • Chapter 4 (32 verses)
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
2 Timothy • Chapter 4 (22 verses)
I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ , who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when t... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah, Thessalonica , Galatia , Dalmatia , Ephesus , Troas .
Hebrews • Chapter 8 (13 verses)
Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest , who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens; A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. For every high priest is or... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Judah , Egypt .
Acts • Chapter 6 (15 verses)
And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews , because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not rea... Mentions: Moses , Yeshua the Messiah , Antioch 1 , Jerusalem , Cilicia , Asia , Nazareth .
Hosea • Chapter 12 (14 verses)
Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt . The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah , and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according ... Mentions: Ephraim , Judah , Jacob/Israel , Egypt , Gilead , Gilgal 1 , Syria .
2 Chronicles • Chapter 7 (22 verses)
Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the Lord filled the house. And the priests could not enter into the house of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lo... Mentions: Solomon , Jacob/Israel , David , Hamath , Egypt , Solomon's .
Old Testament • 7 Chapters
Micah (Old Testament, 7 chapters). Key figures: Micah, Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah , Judah , Jacob/Israel . Key places: Samaria , Jerusalem , Gath , Zaanan , Maroth , Lachish . Opens with: "The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings of Judah , which he saw concerning Sa..."
2 Corinthians • Chapter 9 (15 verses)
For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia , that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren, ... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Macedonia , Achaia .
Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom
Spanning the eighth to fifth centuries BCE, the Major Prophets ( Isaiah , Jeremiah , Ezekiel , Daniel ) and the Twelve Minor Prophets ( Hosea through Malachi ) called Israel and Judah back to covenant righteousness while foretelling redemption and the coming Messiah.
1 Timothy • Chapter 2 (15 verses)
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Adam .
1 Timothy • Chapter 6 (21 verses)
Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they a... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Micah • Chapter 1 (16 verses)
The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham , Ahaz , and Hezekiah , kings of Judah , which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem . Hear, all ye people; hearken, O earth, and all that therein is: and let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord f... Mentions: Micah , Jotham , Ahaz , Hezekiah , Judah , Samaria , Jerusalem , Gath , Zaanan , Maroth .
Old Testament • 27 Chapters
Leviticus (Old Testament, 27 chapters). Key figures: Moses , Jacob/Israel , Aaron , Nadab , Abihu , Uzziel . Key places: Sinai , Egypt , Canaan , Dan . Opens with: "And the Lord called unto Moses , and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,..."
to serve, cultivate, worship
to serve, cultivate, worship. To work, till, serve, worship; encompasses physical labor, cultic priestly service in sanctuary, and exclusive covenant worship of Yahweh.
1 Corinthians • Chapter 4 (21 verses)
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ , and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment: yea, I judge not mine own... Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah .
Exodus • Chapter 29 (46 verses)
And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish, And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of wheaten f... Mentions: Aaron , Jacob/Israel , Egypt .
to serve, revere, minister to (God)
to serve, revere, minister to (God). To serve, worship, minister religiously to God; used of the universal worship rendered to the Son of Man ('all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him', Daniel 7:14, 27).
New Testament • 6 Chapters
1 Timothy (New Testament, 6 chapters). Key figures: Yeshua the Messiah , Adam . Key places: Ephesus , Macedonia , Adam . Opens with: "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;..."
Hebrews • Chapter 9 (28 verses)
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah , Moses .
Wiki Article • New Testament & Messiah
Following the ascension of Yeshua and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in Acts 1 –2, the apostolic community spread from Jerusalem and Judea to Samaria , Antioch , Corinth , Ephesus , and Rome , documented across Acts and the twenty-one New Testament Epistles.
Jeremiah • Chapter 15 (21 verses)
Then said the Lord unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth. And it shall come to pass, if they say unto thee, Whither shall we go forth? then thou shalt tell them, Thus saith t... Mentions: Moses , Samuel , Manasseh , Hezekiah , Judah , Jerusalem .