Know the Word.

Greek word

hypērétēs

ὑπηρέτης

What it means

an under-oarsman, i.e. subordinate

an under-oarsman, i.e. (generally) subordinate (assistant, sexton, constable)

Where it comes from

from hypó (ὑπό) and a derivative of (to row)

How the King James translates it

  • officers10
  • servants4
  • ministers2
  • minister2
  • officer1

Every place it appears 19

hypērétēs — Greek word meaning “an under-oarsman, i.e. subord”