Greek Word Study

The meaning of “λατρεύω”

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

Definition

serve, do the service, worship(-per). - to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

λατρεύω

Phoneticlat-ryoo'-o

Transliterationlatreúō

Grammar Code

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Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

serve, do the service, worship(-per). - to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage

Scripture References

21 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 4:10	“Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” Word: λατρεύω (latreúō)
Luke 2:37	“And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.” Word: λατρεύω (latreúō)
Acts 24:14	“But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:” Word: λατρεύω (latreúō)
Romans 1:25	“Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.” Word: λατρεύω (latreúō)
Philippians 3:3	“For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh.” Word: λατρεύω (latreúō)