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leitourgia G3009

λειτουργία (leitourgia) means “ministry” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

λειτουργία Greek · G3009 6 tagged occurrences in 6 verses

Pronunciation guide: li-toorg-ee'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G3009

λειτουργία · leitourgia · ministry

λειτουργία, -ας, ἡ (λειτουργέω), [in LXX chiefly for עֲבֹדָה, Num.4:24, 1Ch.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, 3Ki.1:4, al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, Luk.1:23, Heb.8:6 9:21; figuratively, θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, Php.2:17; of Christian beneficence, 2Co.9:12, Php.2:30.† (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

a charitable gift, public service in the widest sense; service as of priest or Levite ritual.

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How translators render G3009

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
service 3
ministry 1
of service 1
worship 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
service 2
ministration 1
ministry 1
of 1
of service 1
of the ministry 1

Verses containing G3009

Page 1 of 1. 6 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Luke 1:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.

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  2. 2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  3. Philippians 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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.

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  4. 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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  5. Hebrews 8:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.

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  6. Hebrews 9:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.

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Sources and text

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