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, when the days of his service were fulfilled, he went away to his house,2 Corinthians 9:12 · λειτουργίαςbecause the ministration of this service not only is supplying the wants of the saints, but is also abounding through many thanksgivings to God,Philippians 2:17 · λειτουργίᾳbut if also I am poured forth upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and joy with you all,Philippians 2:30 · λειτουργίας.¶because on account of the work of the Christ he drew near to death, having hazarded the life that he might fill up your deficiency of service unto me.Hebrews 8:6 · λειτουργίας,and now he hath obtained a more excellent service, how much also of a better covenant is he mediator, which on better promises hath been sanctioned,Hebrews 9:21 · λειτουργίαςand both the tabernacle and all the vessels of the service with blood in like manner he did sprinkle,