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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 24:13

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Romans 13:4
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For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 13:4 · retained source text

For hee is the minister of God to thee for good: but if thou do that which is euill, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vaine: for he is the minister of God, a reuenger to execute wrath vpon him that doeth euill.

Romans 15:8
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Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 15:8 · retained source text

Now I say, that Iesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the trueth of God, to confirme the promises made vnto the fathers:

Romans 15:16
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That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 15:16 · retained source text

That I should be the minister of Iesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministring the Gospel of God, that the offering vp of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the holy Ghost.

1611 marginal noteOr, sacrificing.

Romans 15:25
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But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 15:25 · retained source text

But now I goe vnto Hierusalem, to minister vnto the Saints.

Romans 15:27
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It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Romans 15:27 · retained source text

It hath pleased them verely, and their detters they are. For if the Gentiles haue bene made partakers of their spirituall things, their duetie is also to minister vnto them in carnall things.

Complete reference index — all 98 verses
Exodus 24:13Exodus 28:1Exodus 28:3Exodus 28:4Exodus 28:35Exodus 28:41Exodus 28:43Exodus 29:1Exodus 29:30Exodus 29:44Exodus 30:20Exodus 30:30Exodus 31:10Exodus 35:19Exodus 39:26Exodus 39:41Exodus 40:13Exodus 40:15Leviticus 7:35Leviticus 16:32Numbers 1:50Numbers 3:3Numbers 3:6Numbers 3:31Numbers 4:9Numbers 4:12Numbers 4:14Numbers 8:26Numbers 16:9Numbers 18:2Deuteronomy 10:8Deuteronomy 17:12Deuteronomy 18:5Deuteronomy 18:7Deuteronomy 21:5Joshua 1:11 Samuel 2:111 Kings 8:111 Chronicles 15:21 Chronicles 16:41 Chronicles 16:371 Chronicles 23:131 Chronicles 26:122 Chronicles 5:142 Chronicles 8:142 Chronicles 13:102 Chronicles 23:62 Chronicles 24:142 Chronicles 29:112 Chronicles 31:2Nehemiah 10:36Nehemiah 10:39Psalms 9:8Isaiah 60:7Isaiah 60:10Jeremiah 33:22Ezekiel 40:46Ezekiel 42:14Ezekiel 43:19Ezekiel 44:11Ezekiel 44:15Ezekiel 44:16Ezekiel 44:17Ezekiel 44:27Ezekiel 45:4Matthew 20:26Matthew 20:28Matthew 25:44Mark 10:43Mark 10:45Luke 4:20Acts 13:5Acts 24:23Acts 26:16Romans 13:4Romans 15:8Romans 15:16Romans 15:25Romans 15:271 Corinthians 9:132 Corinthians 9:10Galatians 2:17Ephesians 3:7Ephesians 4:29Ephesians 6:21Colossians 1:7Colossians 1:23Colossians 1:25Colossians 4:71 Thessalonians 3:21 Timothy 1:41 Timothy 4:6Hebrews 1:14Hebrews 6:10Hebrews 8:21 Peter 1:121 Peter 4:101 Peter 4:11

Where “minister” appears

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Exodus18 occurrences
18 versesLeviticus2 occurrences
2 versesNumbers11 occurrences
10 versesDeuteronomy5 occurrences
5 versesJoshua1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse1 Kings1 occurrence
1 verse1 Chronicles5 occurrences
5 verses2 Chronicles7 occurrences
7 versesNehemiah2 occurrences
2 versesPsalms1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah2 occurrences
2 versesJeremiah1 occurrence
1 verseEzekiel9 occurrences
9 versesMatthew3 occurrences
3 versesMark2 occurrences
2 versesLuke1 occurrence
1 verseActs3 occurrences
3 versesRomans6 occurrences
5 verses1 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verseGalatians1 occurrence
1 verseEphesians3 occurrences
3 versesColossians4 occurrences
4 verses1 Thessalonians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Timothy2 occurrences
2 versesHebrews3 occurrences
3 verses1 Peter3 occurrences
3 verses

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Definition evidence

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

Webster 1828

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

volume 2, leaf 139 (noun entry)

Webster 1828

Open source edition ↗

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)