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minister

Meaning of “minister”

Sense 1: As a noun, one who serves, attends, or executes an appointed charge or office. Sense 2: As a verb, to serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 3: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesSkeat 1893Webster 1828
100 occurrences98 verses28 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 24:13

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Leviticus 7:35
¶ This is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sons, out of the offerings of the Lord made by fire, in the day when he presented them to minister unto the Lord in the priest’s office;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Leviticus 7:35 · retained source text

¶ This is the portion of the anointing of Aaron, and of the anointing of his sonnes, out of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, in the day when he presented them, to minister vnto the LORD in the Priests office:

Leviticus 16:32
And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Leviticus 16:32 · retained source text

And the Priest whom he shall anoynt, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the Priests office in his fathers stead, shall make the atonement, and shal put on the linnen clothes, euen the holy garments.

1611 marginal noteHebr. fill his hand.

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1 · Direct Scripture definition

2 Chronicles 29:11

My sons, be not now negligent: for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Properly, a chief servant; hence, an agent appointed to transact or manage business.

volume 2, leaf 139 (noun entry)

To attend and serve; to perform service in any office, sacred or secular. To afford supplies; to give things needful; to supply the means of relief; to relieve.

volume 2, leaf 139 (intransitive verb entry)