λατρεύω (λάτρις, a hired servant), [in LXX (always, as λατρεία, of the service of God or of heathen divinities) chiefly for עָבַד, Exo.3:12, al.; in Dan LXX TH (Dan.3:12, al.) for פְּלַח ;] 1. to work for hire. 2. to serve; in cl., also of divine service, to serve, worship, and so always in NT: with dative of person(s), τ. θεῷ, Mat.4:10, Luk.4:8" (LXX), Act.7:7 24:14 27:23, Heb.9:14, Rev.7:15 22:3; of idol worship (cf. Exo.20:5, Eze.20:32), Act.7:42, Rom.1:25; τ. θεῷ. ἐν τ. πνεύματί μου, Rom.1:9; id. ἐν καθαρᾷ συνειδήσει, 2Ti.1:3; μετ᾽ εὐλαβείας κ. δέους, Heb.12:28; ἐν ὁσιότητι κ. δικαιοσύνῃ, Luk.1:74; (without θεῷ) νηστείαις κ. δεήσεσι, Luk.2:37; πνεύματι θεοῦ, Php.3:3; absol., Act.26:7; ὁ λατρεύων, the worshipper, Heb.9:9 10:2; of ministerial service, with dative of thing(s), Heb.8:5 13:10.† SYN.: λειτουργέω, q.v (AS)
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G3000 — λατρεύω
latreuō · to minister · Greek
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Matthew 4:10 · λατρεύσεις.“Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”Luke 1:74 · λατρεύεινdeliverance from hostile hands, that we may serve Him without fear,Luke 2:37 · λατρεύουσαand then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.Luke 4:8 · λατρεύσεις.¶But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’”Acts 7:7 · λατρεύσουσίν‘But I will punish the nation that enslaves them,’ God said, ‘and afterward they will come forth and worship Me in this place.’Acts 7:42 · λατρεύεινBut God turned away from them and gave them over to the worship of the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets: ‘Did you bring Me sacrifices and offerings forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?Acts 24:14 · λατρεύωI do confess to you, however, that I worship the God of our fathers according to the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets,Acts 26:7 · λατρεῦονthe promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.Acts 27:23 · λατρεύωFor just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside meRomans 1:9 · λατρεύωGod, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember youRomans 1:25 · ἐλάτρευσανThey exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is forever worthy of praise! Amen.Philippians 3:3 · λατρεύοντεςFor it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—2 Timothy 1:3 · λατρεύωI thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.Hebrews 8:5 · λατρεύουσινThe place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”Hebrews 9:9 · λατρεύοντα,It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.Hebrews 9:14 · λατρεύεινhow much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!Hebrews 10:2 · λατρεύονταςIf it could, would not the offerings have ceased? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt the guilt of their sins.Hebrews 12:28 · λατρεύωμενTherefore, since we are receiving an unshakable kingdom, let us be filled with gratitude, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.Hebrews 13:10 · λατρεύοντες.We have an altar from which those who serve at the tabernacle have no right to eat.Revelation 7:15 · λατρεύουσινFor this reason, they are before the throne of God and serve Him day and night in His temple; and the One seated on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them.Revelation 22:3 · λατρεύσουσινNo longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be within the city, and His servants will worship Him.