λατρεία

latreiaNoun (Feminine)G2999

ministry

From: from G3000 (λατρεύω);

Short Definition

ministration of God, i.e. worship

Full Lexicon Entry

1.hired service, service.
2.(in cl. also) divine service, worship
LXX Usage: (always of divine service): (עֲבֹדָה), *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
Romans
2
John
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 9:1
  • Hebrews 9:6
  • John 16:2
  • Romans 12:1
  • Romans 9:4

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