λειτουργέω (leitourgéō) — Minister

Greek word study: λειτουργέω (leitourgéō), Strong's G3008. to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve)

GreekStrong's G3008
Quick definition
Greek word
λειτουργέω (leitourgéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve)

Word study
Derivation: from G3011 (λειτουργός);

KJV translation words: minister

Where this word appears

Strong's G3008 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 13:2 and last appears in Hebrews 10:11.

How it is rendered in the text

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

As were ministering ×1ministering ×1to minister ×1

Forms found in the text

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

λειτουργούντων ×1λειτουργῆσαι ×1λειτουργῶν ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×1Romans ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Acts 13:2 — λειτουργούντων — As were ministering
  • Romans 15:27 — λειτουργῆσαι — to minister
  • Hebrews 10:11 — λειτουργῶν — ministering

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G3011 λειτουργός (leitourgós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G3009 λειτουργία (leitourgía), G3010 λειτουργικός (leitourgikós).

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 leitourgéō (G3008) mean?

To be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve).

How is G3008 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3008 as: minister.

How often does λειτουργέω (leitourgéō) appear?

Strong's G3008 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 13:2 and last appears in Hebrews 10:11.