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λειτουργία -ας, ἡ

Word data

• Strongs: G30090

• Alternate spellings:

• Principle Parts:

• Part of speech:

• Instances in Scripture: 6

• All Scriptures cited: Yes

Etymology:

λειτουργέω),

• LXX/Hebrew glosses:

• Time Period/Ancient Authors:

• Related words:

• Antonyms for all senses

• Synonyms for all senses:

Senses

Sense 1.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

the discharge of a public office at one's own expense;

Explanation:

Citations:

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

Sense 2.0:

Definition:

Glosses:

a service;

Explanation:

ministry;

Citations:

a service, ministry; in π. (Deiss., BS, 140 f.) and in LXX (though here also of secular service, [III Ki 1:4](1Ki 1:4), al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, [Lk 1:23](Luk 1:23), [He 8:6](Heb 8:6) [9:21](Heb 9:21); fig., θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, [Phl 2:17](Php 2:17); of Christian beneficence, [II Co 9:12](2Co 9:12), [Phl 2:30](Php 2:30).†