λειτουργός

leitourgosNoun (Masculine)G3011

minister

From: from a derivative of G2992 (λαός) and G2041 (ἔργον);

Short Definition

a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.in cl., one who discharges a public office at his own expense, then, generally
2.a public servant, a minister, servant
Synonyms
see: διάκονος, λειτουργέω
LXX Usage: chiefly for שָׁרַת, A,

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

5 times

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

Hebrews
2
Romans
2
Philippians
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 1:7
  • Hebrews 8:2
  • Philippians 2:25
  • Romans 13:6
  • Romans 15:16

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