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λειτουργία G3009
G3009 is the Greek word λειτουργία, transliterated leitourgía. The King James Version most often renders it service.
What it means
public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver).
Where it comes from
from G3008 (λειτουργέω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ministration(-try), service.
Verses using λειτουργία
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Luke 1:23 · KJV
And 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 · KJV
For 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 · KJV
Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
Philippians 2:30 · KJV
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 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's G3009 mean?
G3009 is the Greek word λειτουργία (leitourgía), meaning public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver).
How is G3009 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it service (3 times), ministration (1 time), ministry (1 time).
How many times does G3009 appear in the Bible?
λειτουργία (leitourgía) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3009 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3008 (λειτουργέω).
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