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λειτουργός G3011

G3011 is the Greek word λειτουργός, transliterated leitourgós. The King James Version most often renders it ministers.

Word: λειτουργόςTransliteration: leitourgósLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 5 verses

What it means

a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man).

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G2992 (λαός) and G2041 (ἔργον).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

ministers 2×minister 2×ministered 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: minister(-ed).

Verses using λειτουργός

All 5 verses, quoted in full.

Romans 13:6 · KJV

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Romans 15:16 · KJV

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

Philippians 2:25 · KJV

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.

Hebrews 1:7 · KJV

And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.

Hebrews 8:2 · KJV

A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3011 mean?

G3011 is the Greek word λειτουργός (leitourgós), meaning a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man).

How is G3011 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it ministers (2 times), minister (2 times), ministered (1 time).

How many times does G3011 appear in the Bible?

λειτουργός (leitourgós) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3011 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G2992 (λαός) and G2041 (ἔργον).

Nearby entries

G3008 · λειτουργέω — to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy)…G3009 · λειτουργία — public function (as priest ("liturgy") or almsgiver)G3010 · λειτουργικός — functional publicly ("liturgic"); i.e. beneficient G3012 · λέντιον — a "linen" cloth, i.e. apron G3013 · λεπίς — a flake G3014 · λέπρα — scaliness, i.e. "leprosy"

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