The meaning of “λειτουργός”
Understanding leitourgós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
minister(-ed). - a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) ...
λειτουργός
minister(-ed). - a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 13:6 | “For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.” Word: λειτουργός (leitourgós) | |
| Romans 15:16 | “That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.” Word: λειτουργός (leitourgós) | |
| Philippians 2:25 | “Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.” Word: λειτουργός (leitourgós) | |
| Hebrews 1:7 | “And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.” Word: λειτουργός (leitourgós) | |
| Hebrews 8:2 | “A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.” Word: λειτουργός (leitourgós) |