ΘΗΤΕΥΕΙΝ, θητευειν
THĒTEUEIN, thēteuein
Sounds Like: thay-TEV-ayn
Translations: to serve, to be a servant, to be a hired servant, to work for hire
From the root: ΘΗΤΕΥΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the act of serving, particularly as a hired servant or laborer. It implies working for wages or under a master, often in a subordinate position. It can be used in contexts where someone is employed or bound to service.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Strong’s number: G2324 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 8 — 6:160
From the same root
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