The meaning of “ἐργάζομαι”
Understanding ergázomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
middle voice from ἔργον commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work. - to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.)...
ἐργάζομαι
middle voice from ἔργον commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work. - to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:16 | “Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.” Word: ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai) | |
| John 6:28 | “Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?” Word: ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:13 | “Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?” Word: ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai) | |
| Colossians 3:23 | “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” Word: ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai) | |
| Hebrews 11:33 | “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,” Word: ἐργάζομαι (ergázomai) |