Greek · G2324 · unreviewed

θεράπων

A menial attendant (as if cherishing)

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θεράπων G2324
Pronunciation therápōn

What does θεράπων (therápōn) mean in the Bible?

θεράπων (therápōn) is a Greek word meaning "a menial attendant (as if cherishing)". θεράπων, -οντος, ὁ [in LXX chiefly for עֶבֶד ;] an attendant, servant: Heb.

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Meaning

a menial attendant (as if cherishing)
Extended definition

A servant who cherishes or cares for another; implies devoted personal attendance rather than mere service.

an attendant, servant: Heb.3:5 (LXX)

Synonymssee: διάκονος
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Masculine Heb 3:5
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