Leitourgia λειτουργία
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| λειτουργία | |
|---|---|
| Transliteration | leitourgia |
| Strong's number | G3009 |
| Language | Greek |
| Part of speech | feminine noun |
| Gloss | ministry |
| Occurrences | 6 in 6 verses |
| Most frequent in | Philippians (2) |
Leitourgia (Greek λειτουργία, Strong's G3009) is a Greek feminine noun meaning “ministry”. It occurs 6 times in 6 verses of the New Testament.
Definition
λειτουργία, -ας, ἡ
(λειτουργέω), [in LXX chiefly for עֲבֹדָה, Num.4:24, 1Ch.9:13, al. ;]
1. in cl. (chiefly of Athens), the discharge of a public office at one's own expense (see LS, see word), hence,
2. a service, ministry; in π. (Deiss., BS, 140 f.) and in LXX (though here also of secular service, 3Ki.1:4, al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, Luk.1:23, Heb.8:6 9:21; figuratively, θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, Php.2:17; of Christian beneficence, 2Co.9:12, Php.2:30.†
(AS)
(λειτουργέω), [in LXX chiefly for עֲבֹדָה, Num.4:24, 1Ch.9:13, al. ;]
1. in cl. (chiefly of Athens), the discharge of a public office at one's own expense (see LS, see word), hence,
2. a service, ministry; in π. (Deiss., BS, 140 f.) and in LXX (though here also of secular service, 3Ki.1:4, al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, Luk.1:23, Heb.8:6 9:21; figuratively, θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, Php.2:17; of Christian beneficence, 2Co.9:12, Php.2:30.†
(AS)
From the STEPBible Brief Lexicon of Greek (based on Abbott-Smith), STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
Translated as
| KJV | service (3), ministry (2), ministration (1) |
|---|---|
| BSB | service (4), ministry (1), worship (1) |
Verses
Every verse with Leitourgia, with the English words that translate it highlighted (KJV or BSB; other translations show the KJV here).
Luke
- Luke 1:23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 9:12For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians
- Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
- Philippians 2:30Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
Hebrews
- Hebrews 8:6But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
- Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.
Notes
- Definition and verse list from STEPBible's tagged Hebrew Old Testament (TAHOT) and Greek New Testament (TAGNT) and Brief Lexicons, STEPBible.org, CC BY 4.0.
- English renderings from the public-domain KJV with Strong's numbers (eBible.org) and the Berean Standard Bible interlinear (public domain).