Servitor
TextsWhat is the meaning of Servitor in the Bible?
A term used in the King James Version of 2 Kings 4:43 to describe an attendant. It is a translation of a Hebrew word typically rendered as 'servant' or 'minister' in other contexts.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding this archaic vocabulary clarifies the specific role of the subordinate in the narrative, distinguishing the servant's function from that of the primary prophet and illuminating the linguistic choices of early modern translators.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Servitor functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Servitor in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Servitor clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
2 Kings 4:43
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Servitor." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/servitor/