λειτουργία

leitourgiaNoun (Feminine)G3009

ministry

From: from G3008 (λειτουργέω);

Short Definition

public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in cl. (chiefly of Athens), the discharge of a public office at one's own expense (see LS, ), hence
2.a service, ministry; in π. and in LXX (though here also of secular service
LXX Usage: chiefly for עֲבֹדָה

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
Philippians
2
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 9:12
  • Hebrews 8:6
  • Hebrews 9:21
  • Luke 1:23
  • Philippians 2:17

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