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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G3009 — λειτουργία
leitourgia · ministry · Greek
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Luke 1:23 · λειτουργίαςAnd it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.2 Corinthians 9:12 · λειτουργίαςFor the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God;Philippians 2:17 · λειτουργίᾳYea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.Philippians 2:30 · λειτουργίας.¶Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.Hebrews 8:6 · λειτουργίας,But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.Hebrews 9:21 · λειτουργίαςMoreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry.