θεραπεία
therapeia
service
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word θεραπεία (therapeia) is defined as "service." It appears three times in the Bible, suggesting a relatively limited but focused usage. This word likely conveys the idea of providing care, assistance, or support to others. Given its definition, therapeia is likely used in contexts where someone is receiving help or aid from another person. The range of usage may include situations where one person is offering assistance to another, such as in a domestic or professional setting. The significance of this word lies in its straightforward meaning, highlighting the importance of providing service and support to others in various aspects of life.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
But the multitudes, perceiving it, followed him. He welcomed them, spoke to them of God’s Kingdom, and he cured those who needed healing.
Luke 12:42The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times?
Revelation 22:2in the middle of its street. On this side of the river and on that was the tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruits, yielding its fruit every month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.