The meaning of “λατρεία”
Understanding latreía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(divine) service. - ministration of God, i.e. worship
λατρεία
(divine) service. - ministration of God, i.e. worship
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 16:2 | “They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.” Word: λατρεία (latreía) | |
| Romans 9:4 | “Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;” Word: λατρεία (latreía) | |
| Romans 12:1 | “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Word: λατρεία (latreía) | |
| Hebrews 9:1 | “Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary.” Word: λατρεία (latreía) | |
| Hebrews 9:6 | “Now when these things were thus ordained, the priests went always into the first tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. ” Word: λατρεία (latreía) |