2001 Translation

Sounds Like: ser-WEN-toor

Translations: let them be kept, let them be preserved, let them be observed, let them be guarded

From the root: SERVO

Part of Speech: Verb

Explanation: This is a verb in the passive voice, indicating that the action is being done to the subject, rather than by the subject. It is in the subjunctive mood, which often expresses a wish, command, purpose, or possibility. In this form, it means 'let them be kept' or 'may they be preserved'. It is typically used in a clause dependent on another verb or to express a mild command or exhortation for a third-person plural subject.

Inflection: Third Person, Plural, Present Tense, Passive Voice, Subjunctive Mood

Instances

The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables

• Parable 10 — 3:1

From the same root

Below are all other words in our texts that we've cataloged as being from the same root, SERVO.

These could represent different words with related meanings, or different forms of the same word to fit different grammatical cases, numbers, or genders. This list may include spelling variants and even misspellings in the original manuscripts! Even more words from the same root may exist in other ancient texts that aren't in our database.

• SERVIAS — you may serve, you might serve, you should serve, you may be a slave, you might be a slave, you should be a slave, you may obey, you might obey, you should obey
• SERVO — to save, to preserve, to protect, to keep, to maintain, to observe

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