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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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Mark 10:43
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 10:43 · retained source text

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoeuer will bee great among you, shall be your minister:

Mark 10:45
For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Mark 10:45 · retained source text

For euen the Sonne of man came not to bee ministred vnto, but to minister, and to giue his life a ransome for many.

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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)