Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐργασία”
Understanding ergasía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
craft, diligence, gain, work. - occupation - by implication, profit, pains
G2039
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐργασία
Phoneticer-gas-ee'-ah
Transliterationergasía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
craft, diligence, gain, work. - occupation - by implication, profit, pains
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 12:58 | “When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.” Word: ἐργασία (ergasía) | |
| Acts 19:24 | “For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;” Word: ἐργασία (ergasía) | |
| Ephesians 4:19 | “Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.” Word: ἐργασία (ergasía) |