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ἔργον (ergon) means “work” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἔργον Greek · G2041 169 tagged occurrences in 157 verses

Pronunciation guide: er'-gon Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2041

ἔργον · ergon · work

ἔργον, -ου, τό (originally Ϝέργον, work), [very frequently in LXX, chiefly for מַשֶׂה, מְלָאכָה, also for עֲבֹדָה, פֹּעַל, etc. ;] 1. work, task, employment: Mrk.13:34, Jhn.4:34 17:4, Act.13:2, Php.1:22 2:30, 1Th.5:13, al.; of an enterprise or undertaking (Deu.15:10, Wis.2:12), Act.5:38. 2. a deed, action: Tit.1:16, Jas.1:25 . listing, from λόγος, Luk.24:19, Rom.15:18, 2Th.2:17, 1Jn.3:18; ἐν λόγοις κ. ἔ., Act.7:22; of acts of God, Jhn.9:3, Act.13:41" (LXX), Heb.4:10, Rev.15:3; of Christ, Mat.11:2; esp. in Jo, e.g. 5:20, 36 7:3 10:38 14:11, 12 15:24; in ethical sense, of human actions (AR, Eph., 190), bad or good, Mat.23:3, Luk.11:48, Jhn.3:20, 21 Jas.2:14ff. 3:13, Rev.2:5 3:8; τὸ ἔ., collectively, Gal.6:4, Jas.1:4, 1Pe.1:17, Rev.22:12; τὸ ἔ. τ. νόμου, Rom.2:15; ἔ. ἀγαθόν, Rom.2:7, Col.1:10, 2Th.2:17, Tit.1:16, al.; καλόν, Mat.26:10, Mrk.14:6; pl. (as frequently in cl.), Mat.5:16, 1Ti.5:10, 25 Heb.10:24; ἔ. πίστεως, 1Th.1:3, 2Th.1:11; ἔ. πονηρά, Col.1:21, 2Jo.11; νέκρα, Heb.6:1 9:14; ἄκαρπα, Eph.5:11; ἔ. ἀσεβείας, Ju 15; τ. σκότους, Rom.13:12, Eph.5:11; ἔ. νόμου, Rom.3:20, 28 Gal.2:16 3:2, 5 10. 3. that which is wrought or made, a work: 1Co.3:13-15; τ. χειρῶν, Act.7:41; of the works of God, Heb.1:10; γῆ κ. τὰ ἐν αὐτῇ ἔ., 2Pe.3:10; τὸ ἔ. τ. θεοῦ, Rom.14:20. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

work, task, employment; a deed, action; that which is wrought or made, a work.

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How translators render G2041

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
works 49
deeds 41
work 28
deed 6
action 4
actions 4
has done 3
vvv 3
task 2
the work 2
workmanship 2
a work 1
act 1
acts 1
an effective 1
conduct 1
deeds done 1
deeds you did 1
do 1
endeavor 1
he did 1
her actions 1
his deeds 1
in action 1
in doing 1
in our actions 1
its work 1
labor 1
miracle 1
of works 1
practice 1
that 1
what he did 1
works themselves 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
works 71
work 31
the works 29
the work 13
deeds 11
the deeds 5
a 3
deed 3
a work 2
in deed 2
of 2
to 2
doing 1
in works 1
labour 1
of the work 1
of works 1
the 1
the very works 1
with 1

Verses containing G2041

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  1. Romans 4:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.

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  2. Romans 4:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

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  3. Romans 9:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

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    Source alternate reference: 9.11

  4. Romans 9:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

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  5. Romans 11:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.

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  6. Romans 13:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.

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  7. Romans 13:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.

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  8. Romans 14:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to let his eating be a stumbling block.

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  9. Romans 15:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

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  10. 1 Corinthians 3:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.

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  11. 1 Corinthians 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.

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  12. 1 Corinthians 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.

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  13. 1 Corinthians 5:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And you are proud! Shouldn’t you rather have been stricken with grief and have removed from your fellowship the man who did this?

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  14. 1 Corinthians 9:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord?

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  15. 1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

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  16. 1 Corinthians 16:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.

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  17. 2 Corinthians 9:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

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  18. 2 Corinthians 10:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.

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  19. 2 Corinthians 11:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

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  20. Galatians 2:16 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

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  21. Galatians 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?

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  22. Galatians 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?

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  23. Galatians 3:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

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  24. Galatians 5:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery;

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  25. Galatians 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.

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  26. Ephesians 2:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    not by works, so that no one can boast.

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  27. Ephesians 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

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  28. Ephesians 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

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  29. Ephesians 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

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  30. Philippians 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

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  31. Philippians 1:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

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  32. Philippians 2:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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  33. Colossians 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,

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  34. Colossians 1:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.

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  35. Colossians 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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  36. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  37. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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  38. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

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  39. 2 Thessalonians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good word and deed.

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  40. 1 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

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  41. 1 Timothy 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

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  42. 1 Timothy 5:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

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  43. 1 Timothy 5:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.

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  44. 1 Timothy 6:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,

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  45. 2 Timothy 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.

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  46. 2 Timothy 2:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

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  47. 2 Timothy 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.

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  48. 2 Timothy 4:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

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  49. 2 Timothy 4:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Alexander the coppersmith did great harm to me. The Lord will repay him according to his deeds.

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  50. 2 Timothy 4:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

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