διηκόνουν
diekonoun
were ministering
from διάκονος; to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon:--(ad-)minister (unto), serve, use the office of a deacon.
Mark 1:13 · Word #20
Lexicon G1247
| Lemma | διακονέω |
| Transliteration | diakonéō |
| Strong's | G1247 |
| In-context | were ministering |
| Literal | were-ministering |
Morphology V IMPF ACT IND 3P PL
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | IMPF — Imperfect — Continuous or repeated past action |
| Voice | ACT — Active — The subject performs the action |
| Mood | IND — Indicative — States a fact or reality |
| Person | 3P — 3rd person — The one spoken about ("he/she/it/they") |
| Number | PL — Plural — More than one |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | διακονέω |
| Strong's | G1247 |
SIBI-P1 G1247-18
they were serving-as-attendants
| Root | διακονέω (diakonéō) |
| Core Meanings | to serve, to attend, to minister, to render service, to act as a deacon |
| Semantic Range | to wait on tables, to provide practical assistance, to minister in a supportive role, to render aid, to carry out the function of a deacon, to supply needs |
| Conceptual Significance | διακονέω expresses embodied, often humble service within the community, forming the basis for the role of the deacon (διάκονος). In the biblical context, it highlights servant-hearted leadership and practical care as essential expressions of covenant faithfulness and Messiah-like ministry. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; imperfect tense (past ongoing), active voice, indicative mood, 3rd person plural — "they were continually serving." |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering preserves the core idea of personal service inherent in διακονέω, which denotes active attendance or ministry to others. The imperfect indicative active (3rd person plural) is reflected by "they were," indicating ongoing past action, while "serving-as-attendants" maintains the root connection to hands-on service rather than abstract ministry. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root διακονέω (to serve, to attend, to minister, to render service, to act as a deacon)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1247-01 |
diakone | may be serving |
G1247-02 |
diakonei | you be serving-for-yourself / he-or-she is serving |
G1247-04 |
diakoneitosan | let them be serving in devoted attendance |
Word Usage (37 occurrences of G1247)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:11 | διηκόνουν | diekonoun | |
| Matthew 8:15 | διηκόνει | diekonei | |
| Matthew 20:28 | διακονηθῆναι | diakonethenai |