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GreekG3009Noun (Feminine)

λειτουργία

leitourgia

6Occurrences
G3009Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

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

from G3008 (λειτουργέω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: chiefly for עֲבֹדָה

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

λειτουργία appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Hebrews
2
Philippians
2
2 Corinthians
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

2 Corinthians 9:12BSB

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

Hebrews 8:6BSB

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

Hebrews 9:21BSB

In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

Luke 1:23BSB

And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.

Philippians 2:17BSB

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Lexicon data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge) under CC BY 4.0 license.