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λατρεία

latreiaministryHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine5 occurrences3 books5 verses

Definition

λατρεία, -ας, ἡ

(λατρεύω, which see), [in LXX (always of divine service): Exodus 12:25-26; 13:5, Joshua 22:27, 1 Chronicles 28:13 (עֲבֹדָה), 1Ma.1.43 1Mac.2.19 1Mac.2.22, 3Ma.4.14 * ;]

1. hired service, service.

2. (in cl. also) divine service, worship: John 16:2, Romans 9:4; 12:1, Hebrews 9:1, 6.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as λατρεία:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

5 total
  1. John 16:2λατρείαν · a service
    They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.
  2. Romans 9:4λατρεία · temple worship
    …the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.
  3. Romans 12:1λατρείαν · service of worship
    Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
  4. Hebrews 9:1λατρείας · for worship
    Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary.
  5. Hebrews 9:6λατρείας · sacred duties
    When everything had been prepared in this way, the priests entered regularly into the first room to perform their sacred duties.