Greek Word Study · Strong’s G3009
λειτουργία
leitourgia · “ministry”
Used 6 times across 4 books
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.†
(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.†
Where it appears
Luke1
2 Corinthians1
Philippians2
Hebrews2
In the text
Luke 1:23And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.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;Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.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.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.Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.
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