Word Study

The meaning of ἔργον

Understanding érgon reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ἔργον

Phoneticer'-gon
Transliterationérgon
Grammar Code
G:N-N
Greek Noun, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deed, doing, labour, work. - toil (as an effort or occupation) - by implication, an act

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

161 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 23:3

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

Romans 4:6

Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

Philippians 1:22

But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.

2 Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
161x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew5
Mark2
Luke2
John25
Acts10
Romans15
1 Corinthians7
2 Corinthians3
Galatians6
Ephesians4
Philippians3
Colossians3
1 Thessalonians2
2 Thessalonians2
1 Timothy5
2 Timothy6
Titus7
Hebrews11
James12
1 Peter2
2 Peter2
1 John3
2 John1
3 John1
Jude1
Revelation21

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἔργον' deepen your understanding of Matthew 23:3?