ἐργάζομαι

ergazomaiVerbG2038

to work

From: middle voice from G2041 (ἔργον);

Short Definition

to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.

Full Lexicon Entry

1.intrans.
ato work, labour
bto work at a trade or business, to trade
2.Trans.
ato work, work out, do, produce, perform
bto work for, earn by working
LXX Usage: for עָבַד, פָּעַל, עָשָׂה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

39 times

Appears 39 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
6
1 Corinthians
4
2 Thessalonians
4
Matthew
4
Romans
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 16:10
  • 2 John 1:8
  • Acts 13:41
  • James 2:9
  • Luke 13:14

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