λατρεύω
latreuōVerbG3000
to minister
From: from (a hired menial);
Short Definition
to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage
Full Lexicon Entry
1.to work for hire.
2.to serve; in cl., also of divine service, to serve, worship, and so always in NT
Synonyms
λειτουργέω, q.v
LXX Usage: (always, as λατρεία, of the service of God or of heathen divinities) chiefly for עָבַד, in Dan LXX TH for פְּלַח
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
21 timesAppears 21 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Hebrews
6
Acts
5
Luke
3
Revelation
2
Romans
2
Key Passages
- 2 Timothy 1:3
- Acts 7:7
- Hebrews 13:10
- Luke 1:74
- Philippians 3:3
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