λειτουργέω
leitourgeō
to minister
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word λειτουργέω (leitourgeō) appears three times in the Bible, defined as "to minister". This verb is directly related to the idea of service, implying a proactive role where an individual provides for the benefit of others. While the data does not provide detailed context, the definition suggests that leitourgeō encompasses various forms of service, potentially including acts of worship, priestly duties, or other forms of ministry. The fact that it is used only a few times in the biblical text, however, may indicate that it is a specialized or technical term with a narrower scope than more general service-related verbs. Given its specialized meaning, leitourgeō likely holds significance in specific contexts or communities mentioned in the biblical text, such as the sacrificial system or priestly rituals. Further study of the specific passages where this word appears would be needed to fully understand its significance and range of application.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 15:27Yes, it has been their good pleasure, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, they owe it to them also to serve them in fleshly things.
Hebrews 10:11Every priest indeed stands day by day serving and often offering the same sacrifices which can never take away sins,