DIAKONON in Romans 16:1

SPAWN OF A JEWISH CARPENTER: CINDY SMITH cms at dragon.com
Thu Mar 28 01:37:32 EST 2002


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
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			Nor wealth by the intelligent,
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