λειτουργία

leitourgia

Greek G3009 Noun, feminine 6 occurrences in 6 verses

λειτουργία ministry

λειτουργία, -ας, ἡ

(λειτουργέω), [in LXX chiefly for עֲבֹדָה, Num.4:24, 1Ch.9:13, al. ;]

1. in cl. (chiefly of Athens), the discharge of a public office at one's own expense (see LS, see word), hence,

2. a service, ministry; in π. (Deiss., BS, 140 f.) and in LXX (though here also of secular service, 3Ki.1:4, al.), of religious service or ministration; and so in NT: of priestly ministrations, Luk.1:23, Heb.8:6 9:21; figuratively, θυσία καὶ λ. τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν, Php.2:17; of Christian beneficence, 2Co.9:12, Php.2:30.†

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Concordance 6 verses

Luke 1:23 λειτουργίας

And when the days of his service were complete, he returned home.
2 Corinthians 9:12 λειτουργίας

For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.
Philippians 2:17 λειτουργίᾳ

But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.
Philippians 2:30 λειτουργίας

because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.
Hebrews 8:6 λειτουργίας

Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
Hebrews 9:21 λειτουργίας

In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship.