ἐργάτης (ergátēs) — Labourer

Greek word study: ἐργάτης (ergátēs), Strong's G2040. a toiler; figuratively, a teacher

GreekStrong's G2040
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐργάτης (ergátēs)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a toiler; figuratively, a teacher

Word study
Derivation: from G2041 (ἔργον);

KJV translation words: labourer, worker(-men)

Where this word appears

Strong's G2040 is tagged on 16 words in 15 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:37 and last appears in James 5:4.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

workmen ×7workers ×3workman ×3Workmen ×1a workman ×1the workmen ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐργάτας ×6ἐργάται ×4ἐργάτης ×3ἐργατῶν ×2ἐργάτην ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×6Luke ×4Acts ×12 Corinthians ×1Philippians ×11 Timothy ×12 Timothy ×1James ×1

Verses (all 15)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2041 ἔργον (érgon).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2039 ἐργασία (ergasía).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ergátēs (G2040) mean?

A toiler; figuratively, a teacher.

How is G2040 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2040 as: labourer, worker(-men).

How often does ἐργάτης (ergátēs) appear?

Strong's G2040 is tagged on 16 words in 15 verses across 8 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 9:37 and last appears in James 5:4.