שָׁרַת
From LSJ
Ζωῆς πονηρᾶς θάνατος αἱρετώτερος → Satius mori quam calamitose vivere → Dem schlechten Leben vorzuziehen ist der Tod
English (Strong)
a primitive root; to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to: minister (unto), (do) serve(- ant, -ice, -itor), wait on.