ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ, υπουργος
YPOURGOS, ypourgos
Sounds Like: hoo-poor-GOS
Translations: minister, a minister, servant, a servant, assistant, an assistant, subordinate, a subordinate
From the root: ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to a subordinate, an assistant, or a minister. It describes someone who serves or acts under the direction of another, often in a public or official capacity. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπό' (hypo), meaning 'under', and 'ἔργον' (ergon), meaning 'work' or 'deed', thus literally meaning 'one who works under' or 'underworker'. It implies a role of service or assistance.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G5257 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΥΠΟΥΡΓΟΙ — ministers, servants, assistants
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