The meaning of “ἐργάτης”
Understanding ergátēs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
labourer, worker(-men). - a toiler - figuratively, a teacher
ἐργάτης
labourer, worker(-men). - a toiler - figuratively, a teacher
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:1 | “For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard.” Word: ἐργάτης (ergátēs) | |
| Luke 10:7 | “And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.” Word: ἐργάτης (ergátēs) | |
| Acts 19:25 | “Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.” Word: ἐργάτης (ergátēs) | |
| 2 Corinthians 11:13 | “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.” Word: ἐργάτης (ergátēs) | |
| Philippians 3:2 | “Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.” Word: ἐργάτης (ergátēs) |