Word Forms
These forms come from “servant” and change to fit the sentence.
- servantbase form
- servantedpast and past participle
- servantingpresent participle
- servantsplural, third-person singular present
servant
WEB 1,026 appearances
KJV 969 appearances
A servant is a person who works for and obeys another person. In the Bible, it also means a person who follows and serves God.
Biblical Usage
The Bible often uses servant for people who work for kings or masters. People also called themselves God's servants to show love and obedience to Him. Great leaders like Moses and David are called servants of the Lord.
WEB Representative Scriptures
But it shall not be so among you, but whoever wants to become great among you shall be your servant.Mark 10:43 (WEB)
The Lord’s servant must not quarrel, but be gentle toward all, able to teach, patient,2 Timothy 2:24 (WEB)
The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.Matthew 8:8 (WEB)
KJV Representative Scriptures
His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.John 15:15 (KJV)
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men , apt to teach, patient,2 Timothy 2:24 (KJV)