Diakonos

The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1249

Original Word	Word Origin
diavkonoß	probably from an obsolete diako (to run on errands, cf (1377))
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Diakonos	2:88,152
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
dee-ak'-on-os	Noun

Definition

one who executes the commands of another, esp. of a master, a servant, attendant, minister
1. the servant of a king
2. 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
3. a waiter, one who serves food and drink

King James Word Usage - Total: 31

minister 20, servant 8, deacon 3

KJV Verse Count
Matthew	3
Mark	2
John	3
Romans	4
1 Corinthians	1
2 Corinthians	4
Galatians	1
Ephesians	2
Philippians	1
Colossians	4
1 Thessalonians	1
1 Timothy	3

Total	29

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Bibliography Information

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Diakonos". "The KJV New Testament Greek Lexicon". .

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