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λειτουργέω G3008
G3008 is the Greek word λειτουργέω, transliterated leitourgéō. The King James Version most often renders it ministered.
What it means
to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve).
Where it comes from
from G3011 (λειτουργός).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: minister.
Verses using λειτουργέω
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 13:2 · KJV
As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Romans 15:27 · KJV
It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
Hebrews 10:11 · KJV
And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins:
Common questions
What does Strong's G3008 mean?
G3008 is the Greek word λειτουργέω (leitourgéō), meaning to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve).
How is G3008 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ministered (1 time), minister (1 time), ministering (1 time).
How many times does G3008 appear in the Bible?
λειτουργέω (leitourgéō) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3008 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3011 (λειτουργός).
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