Strong's Lexicon leitourgikos: Ministerial, pertaining to service Original Word: λειτουργικός Word Origin: Derived from λειτουργός (leitourgos), meaning "minister" or "servant," which itself comes from the combination of λαός (laos), meaning "people," and ἔργον (ergon), meaning "work." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "leitourgikos," the concept of ministerial service can be related to Hebrew terms like עָבַד (avad, Strong's H5647), meaning "to serve" or "to work," and שָׁרַת (sharat, Strong's H8334), meaning "to minister" or "to attend." Usage: The term "leitourgikos" is used to describe something related to service or ministry, particularly in a religious or sacred context. It conveys the idea of performing duties or functions that are dedicated to God and the community of believers. This term emphasizes the role of serving others as an act of worship and devotion to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, the concept of "leitourgia" referred to public service or work done for the benefit of the community, often at one's own expense. In the context of the early Christian church, this idea was adapted to describe the spiritual service and ministry performed by believers, especially those in leadership roles. The term reflects the communal and sacrificial nature of Christian service, where individuals are called to serve God and others selflessly. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 3010 leitourgikós(an adjective, derived from 3011 /leitourgós, "sacred ministry/service to God") – divinely-authorized (service) referring to sacred ministering that performs what is acceptable to the all-holy God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom leitourgos Definition of or for service NASB Translation ministering (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3010: λειτουργικόςλειτουργικός, λειτουργικη, λειτουργικον (λειτουργία), "relating to the performance of service, employed in ministering: σκεύη, Numbers 4:(12),26, etc.; στολαί, Exodus 31:10, etc.; πνεύματα, of angels executing God's behests, Hebrews 1:14; also αἱ λειτουργικαι τοῦ Θεοῦ δυνάμεσι, Ignatius ad Philad. 9 [ET] (longer recension); τό πᾶν πλῆθος τῶν ἀγγέλων αὐτοῦ, πῶς τῷ θελήματι αὐτοῦ λειτουργουσι παρεστῶτες, Clement of Rome, 1 Cor. 34, 5 [ET], cf. Daniel; (Theod.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ministering. From the same as leitourgeo; functional publicly ("liturgic"); i.e. Beneficient -- ministering. see GREEK leitourgeo Forms and Transliterations λειτουργικα λειτουργικά λειτουργικὰ λειτουργικάς leitourgika leitourgikàLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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