Strong's Lexicon masreth: Service, Ministry Original Word: מַשְׂרֵת Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שָׂרַת (sarat), meaning "to serve" or "to minister." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is διακονία (diakonia), which also means service or ministry. This term is used in passages such as Acts 6:4, "But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." Usage: The term "masreth" refers to the act of service or ministry, often in a religious or ceremonial context. It denotes the duties performed by individuals who are set apart for specific roles, particularly in the service of God or in the context of worship. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, service and ministry were integral to the community's religious life. The Levites, for example, were a tribe set apart for the service of the Tabernacle and later the Temple. Their duties included assisting the priests, maintaining the sacred space, and performing various rituals. The concept of service was deeply embedded in the covenant relationship between God and His people, emphasizing obedience, dedication, and the communal aspect of worship. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition probably pan, dish NASB Translation pan (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מַשְׂרֵת noun masculine apparently = pan, dish, Palestinian Aramaic מסרית, only ׳וַתִּקּח הַמּ 2 Samuel 13:9 and she took the pan; perhaps = מַשְׂאֶרֶת ֗֗֗ , originally dough-pan (שׂאר), kneading-trough, GeiUrschr.382f We (not Dr); > Klo Bu Ry in DiExodus 12:34 (3te Aufl.) (אֶתֿ) וִתִּקְרָא הַמְּשָׁרֵת and she called the servant (HPS del. v.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pan Apparently from an unused root meaning to perforate, i.e. Hollow out; a pan -- pan. Forms and Transliterations הַמַּשְׂרֵת֙ המשרת ham·maś·rêṯ hammasRet hammaśrêṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 13:9 HEB: וַתִּקַּ֤ח אֶת־ הַמַּשְׂרֵת֙ וַתִּצֹ֣ק לְפָנָ֔יו NAS: She took the pan and dished KJV: And she took a pan, and poured [them] out INT: took the pan and dished before 1 Occurrence |
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