Diakonia

The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon

Strong's Number: 1248

Original Word	Word Origin
diakonia	from (1249)
Transliterated Word	TDNT Entry
Diakonia	2:87,152
Phonetic Spelling	Parts of Speech
dee-ak-on-ee'-ah	Noun Feminine

Definition

service, ministering, esp. of those who execute the commands of others
of those who by the command of God proclaim and promote religion among men
1. of the office of Moses
2. of the office of the apostles and its administration
3. of the office of prophets, evangelists, elders etc.
the ministration of those who render to others the offices of Christian affection esp. those who help meet need by either collecting or distributing of charities
the office of the deacon in the church
the service of those who prepare and present food

NAS Word Usage - Total: 34

ministries 1, ministry 19, mission 1, preparations 1, relief 1, serve 1, service 7, serving 2, support 1

NAS Verse Count
Luke	1
Acts	8
Romans	3
1 Corinthians	2
2 Corinthians	11
Ephesians	1
Colossians	1
1 Timothy	1
2 Timothy	2
Hebrews	1
Revelation	1

Total	32

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 Diakonia". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999.

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