ἔργον

ergonNoun (Neuter)G2041

work

From: from a primary (but obsolete) (to work);

Short Definition

toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

Full Lexicon Entry

1.work, task, employment
2.a deed, action
3.that which is wrought or made, a work
LXX Usage: very frequently in LXX, chiefly for מַשֶׂה, מְלָאכָה, also for עֲבֹדָה, פֹּעַל, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

161 times

Appears 161 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
25
Revelation
21
Romans
14
James
12
Hebrews
11

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58
  • 2 Timothy 4:18
  • Hebrews 4:10
  • John 6:28
  • Revelation 2:19

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