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Bible Dictionaries
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words
Search Results: "service
Title Matches: 2
Eye-Service
ὀφθαλμοδουλία ► (Strong's #3787 — Noun Feminine — ophthalmodoulia — of-thal-mod-oo-li'-ah ) denotes "service performed only under the master's eye" (ophthalmos, "an eye," doulos, "a slave"), diligently performed when he is looking, but neglected in his
ὀφθαλμοδουλία ► (Strong's #3787 — Noun Feminine — ophthalmodoulia — of-thal-mod-oo-li'-ah ) denotes "service performed only under the master's eye" (ophthalmos, "an eye," doulos, "a slave"), diligently performed when he is looking, but neglected in his
Service, Serving
διακονία ► (Strong's #1248 — Noun Feminine — diakonia — dee-ak-on-ee'-ah ) is rendered "service" in Romans 15:31 , AV; "serving" in Luke 10:40 . See MINISTRY , A, No. 1. 2: λειτουργία
διακονία ► (Strong's #1248 — Noun Feminine — diakonia — dee-ak-on-ee'-ah ) is rendered "service" in Romans 15:31 , AV; "serving" in Luke 10:40 . See MINISTRY , A, No. 1. 2: λειτουργία
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Abundance, Abundant, Abundantly, Abound
5:17 , "of abundance of grace;" 2 Corinthians 8:2 , "of abundance of joy;" 2 Corinthians 10:15 , of the extension of the Apostle's sphere of service through the practical fellowship of the saints at Corinth; in James 1:21 it is rendered, metaphorically, "overflowing," AV "superfluity," with
5:17 , "of abundance of grace;" 2 Corinthians 8:2 , "of abundance of joy;" 2 Corinthians 10:15 , of the extension of the Apostle's sphere of service through the practical fellowship of the saints at Corinth; in James 1:21 it is rendered, metaphorically, "overflowing," AV "superfluity," with
Administer, Administration
* for the av administer and administration see minister and ministration, serve , and service.
* for the av administer and administration see minister and ministration, serve , and service.
Angel
= 'ghost'), superior to man, Hebrews 2:7 ; Psalm 8:5 , belonging to Heaven, Matthew 24:36 ; Mark 12:25 , and to God, Luke 12:8 , and engaged in His service, Psalm 103:20 . "Angels" are spirits, Hebrews 1:14 , i.e., they have not material bodies as men have; they are either human in form, or can assume
= 'ghost'), superior to man, Hebrews 2:7 ; Psalm 8:5 , belonging to Heaven, Matthew 24:36 ; Mark 12:25 , and to God, Luke 12:8 , and engaged in His service, Psalm 103:20 . "Angels" are spirits, Hebrews 1:14 , i.e., they have not material bodies as men have; they are either human in form, or can assume
Appoint, Appointed
recognition of the churches, of those who had already been raised up and qualified by the Holy Spirit, and had given evidence of this in their life and service (see No. 11). It is used of the priests of old, Hebrews 5:1 ; 7:28 ; 8:3 (RV, "appointed"). See CONDUCT , MAKE , ORDAIN , SET. 3: τίθημι
recognition of the churches, of those who had already been raised up and qualified by the Holy Spirit, and had given evidence of this in their life and service (see No. 11). It is used of the priests of old, Hebrews 5:1 ; 7:28 ; 8:3 (RV, "appointed"). See CONDUCT , MAKE , ORDAIN , SET. 3: τίθημι
Asleep, Sleep
the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 , is described as 'very far better' than the present state of joy in communion with God and of happy activity in His service, everywhere reflected in Paul's writings, it is evident the word 'sleep,' where applied to the departed Christians, is not intended to convey the
the Lord, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9 , is described as 'very far better' than the present state of joy in communion with God and of happy activity in His service, everywhere reflected in Paul's writings, it is evident the word 'sleep,' where applied to the departed Christians, is not intended to convey the
Bettered
ὠφελέω ► (Strong's #5623 — Verb — opheleo — o-fel-eh'-o ) in the Active Voice signifies "to help, to succor, to be of service;" in the Passive "to receive help, to derive profit or advantage;" in Mark 5:26 , "was (nothing) bettered," of the woman who had an issue of blood.
ὠφελέω ► (Strong's #5623 — Verb — opheleo — o-fel-eh'-o ) in the Active Voice signifies "to help, to succor, to be of service;" in the Passive "to receive help, to derive profit or advantage;" in Mark 5:26 , "was (nothing) bettered," of the woman who had an issue of blood.
Bondage
2 Peter 2:19 ; "to be held in bondage," Galatians 4:3 (lit., "were reduced to bondage"); Titus 2:3 , "of being enslaved to wine;" Romans 6:18 , "of service to righteousness" (lit. "were made bondservants"). As with the purchased slave there were no limitations either in the kind or the time of service,
2 Peter 2:19 ; "to be held in bondage," Galatians 4:3 (lit., "were reduced to bondage"); Titus 2:3 , "of being enslaved to wine;" Romans 6:18 , "of service to righteousness" (lit. "were made bondservants"). As with the purchased slave there were no limitations either in the kind or the time of service,
Care, Careful, Carefully, Carefulness
careth?" The AV seriously misses the point. God does "care" for oxen, but there was a Divinely designed significance in the OT passage, relating to the service of preachers of the Gospel); 7:21; 1 Peter 5:7 . B — 3: ἐπιμελέομαι
careth?" The AV seriously misses the point. God does "care" for oxen, but there was a Divinely designed significance in the OT passage, relating to the service of preachers of the Gospel); 7:21; 1 Peter 5:7 . B — 3: ἐπιμελέομαι
Charge, Chargeable
primarily signified whatever is brought to be eaten with bread, provisions, supplies for an army, soldier's pay, "charges," 1 Corinthians 9:7 , of the service of a soldier. It is rendered "wages" in Luke 3:14 ; Romans 6:23 ; 2 Corinthians 11:8 . See WAGES. A — 6: παραγγελία
primarily signified whatever is brought to be eaten with bread, provisions, supplies for an army, soldier's pay, "charges," 1 Corinthians 9:7 , of the service of a soldier. It is rendered "wages" in Luke 3:14 ; Romans 6:23 ; 2 Corinthians 11:8 . See WAGES. A — 6: παραγγελία
Cherubim
perhaps conclude, therefore, that, inasmuch as in the past and in the present angelic beings have functioned and do function administratively in the service of God, and that redeemed man in the future is to act administratively in fellowship with Him, the "cherubim" in Scripture represent one or other
perhaps conclude, therefore, that, inasmuch as in the past and in the present angelic beings have functioned and do function administratively in the service of God, and that redeemed man in the future is to act administratively in fellowship with Him, the "cherubim" in Scripture represent one or other
Compel
— Verb — angareuo — ang-ar-yew'-o ) "to dispatch as an angaros (a Persian courier kept at regular stages with power of impressing men into service)," and hence, in general, "to impress into service," is used of "compelling" a person to go a mile, Matthew 5:41 ; of the impressing of Simon to
— Verb — angareuo — ang-ar-yew'-o ) "to dispatch as an angaros (a Persian courier kept at regular stages with power of impressing men into service)," and hence, in general, "to impress into service," is used of "compelling" a person to go a mile, Matthew 5:41 ; of the impressing of Simon to
Course
ἐφημερία ► (Strong's #2183 — Noun Feminine — ephemeria — ef-ay-mer-ee'-ah ) primarily, "daily service," as, e.g., in the Sept. of 2 Chronicles 13:11 (from epi, "upon, or by," hemera, "a day," Eng., "ephemeral"), hence denoted a "class," or
ἐφημερία ► (Strong's #2183 — Noun Feminine — ephemeria — ef-ay-mer-ee'-ah ) primarily, "daily service," as, e.g., in the Sept. of 2 Chronicles 13:11 (from epi, "upon, or by," hemera, "a day," Eng., "ephemeral"), hence denoted a "class," or
Crown
crown," the symbol of triumph in the games or some such contest; hence, by metonymy, a reward or prize; (b) "a token of public honor" for distinguished service, military prowess, etc., or of nuptial joy, or festal gladness, especially at the parousia of kings. It was woven as a garland of oak, ivy, parsley,
crown," the symbol of triumph in the games or some such contest; hence, by metonymy, a reward or prize; (b) "a token of public honor" for distinguished service, military prowess, etc., or of nuptial joy, or festal gladness, especially at the parousia of kings. It was woven as a garland of oak, ivy, parsley,
Curse, Cursing, Cursed, Accursed
) transliterated from the Greek, is frequently used in the Sept., where it translates the Heb. cherem, "a thing devoted to God," whether (a) for His service, as the sacrifices, Leviticus 27:28 (cp. anathema, a votive offering, gift), or (b) for its destruction, as an idol, Deuteronomy 7:26 , or a city,
) transliterated from the Greek, is frequently used in the Sept., where it translates the Heb. cherem, "a thing devoted to God," whether (a) for His service, as the sacrifices, Leviticus 27:28 (cp. anathema, a votive offering, gift), or (b) for its destruction, as an idol, Deuteronomy 7:26 , or a city,
Day
is used of (a) the period of natural light, Genesis 1:5 ; Proverbs 4:18 ; Mark 4:35 ; (b) the same, but figuratively, for a period of opportunity for service, John 9:4 ; Romans 13:13 ; (c) one period of alternate light and darkness, Genesis 1:5 ; Mark 1:13 ; (d) a period of undefined length marked by
is used of (a) the period of natural light, Genesis 1:5 ; Proverbs 4:18 ; Mark 4:35 ; (b) the same, but figuratively, for a period of opportunity for service, John 9:4 ; Romans 13:13 ; (c) one period of alternate light and darkness, Genesis 1:5 ; Mark 1:13 ; (d) a period of undefined length marked by
Deacon
— diakonos — dee-ak'-on-os ) (Eng., "deacon"), primarily denotes a "servant," whether as doing servile work, or as an attendant rendering free service, without particular reference to its character. The word is probably connected with the verb dioko, "to hasten after, pursue" (perhaps originally
— diakonos — dee-ak'-on-os ) (Eng., "deacon"), primarily denotes a "servant," whether as doing servile work, or as an attendant rendering free service, without particular reference to its character. The word is probably connected with the verb dioko, "to hasten after, pursue" (perhaps originally
Divine
λατρεία ► (Strong's #2999 — Noun Feminine — latreia — lat-ri'-ah ) akin to latreuo, "to serve," primarily, any service for hire, denotes in Scripture the service of God according to the requirements of the Levitical Law, Romans 9:4 ; Hebrews 9:1,6 , "Divine service."
λατρεία ► (Strong's #2999 — Noun Feminine — latreia — lat-ri'-ah ) akin to latreuo, "to serve," primarily, any service for hire, denotes in Scripture the service of God according to the requirements of the Levitical Law, Romans 9:4 ; Hebrews 9:1,6 , "Divine service."
Do, Done
(the Jews a pleasure)," AV: RV, "to gain (favor with the Jews)," (5) In John 16:2 prosphero, "to bring near, offer, present," is translated "doeth (service)," AV; RV, "offereth (service)." (6) In Hebrews 4:13 the phrase hemin ho logos, rendered "(with whom) we have to do," is, lit., "(with whom is)
(the Jews a pleasure)," AV: RV, "to gain (favor with the Jews)," (5) In John 16:2 prosphero, "to bring near, offer, present," is translated "doeth (service)," AV; RV, "offereth (service)." (6) In Hebrews 4:13 the phrase hemin ho logos, rendered "(with whom) we have to do," is, lit., "(with whom is)
