What does the cryptic crossword clue "Waiters and prophets carry bible (7)" mean?

The definition is "Waiters". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RV (synonym="Revised Version – bible") in SEERS (synonym="prophets") = SERVERS; definition: "Waiters" The answer is SERVERS.

Waiters and prophets carry bible (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29370 | 7 Down | 2024-04-30 flower

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