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λειτουργία

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greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences4 books6 verses

Definition

λειτουργία, -ας, ἡ

(λειτουργέω), [in LXX chiefly for עֲבֹדָה, Numbers 4:24, 1 Chronicles 9:13, al. ;]

1. in cl. (chiefly of Athens), the discharge of a public office at one's own expense (see LS, see word), hence,

2. a service, ministry; in π. (Deiss., BS, 140 f.) and in LXX (though here also of secular service, 1 Kings 1:4, al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, Luke 1:23, Hebrews 8:6; 9:21; figuratively, θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, Philippians 2:17; of Christian beneficence, 2 Corinthians 9:12, Philippians 2:30.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

6 total
  1. Luke 1:23λειτουργίας · service
    And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
  2. 2 Corinthians 9:12λειτουργίας · of service
    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.
  3. Philippians 2:17λειτουργίᾳ · service
    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.
  4. Philippians 2:30λειτουργίας · service
    …because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
  5. Hebrews 8:6λειτουργίας · ministry
    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
  6. Hebrews 9:21λειτουργίας · worship
    In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.