[b-greek] Re: DIAKONON in Romans 16:1

From: SPAWN OF A JEWISH CARPENTER: CINDY SMITH (cms@dragon.com)
Date: Thu Mar 28 2002 - 01:37:32 EST


In Romans 16:1, is DIAKONON accusative feminine singular common?
I have seen it translated "deacon" and "deaconess" and think "deacon"
is the correct translation. Could DIAKONON be masculine?
Thanks.

Cindy Smith I have further observed under the sun that
cms@dragon.com The race is not won by the swift,
cms@5sc.net Nor the battle by the valiant;
cms@romancatholic.org Nor is bread won by the wise,
                        Nor wealth by the intelligent,
Me transmitte sursum, Nor favor by the learned.
        Caledoni! -- JPS Ecclesiastes 9:11

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