Strong’s G3009

λειτουργία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

leitourgia

Pronunciation

lay-toorg-ee'-ah

Definition

Service, Ministry, Worship

Meaning

a charitable gift, public service in the widest sense; service as of priest or Levite ritual.

Usage

The term "leitourgia" in the New Testament primarily refers to a public service or duty performed for the benefit of the community, often with a religious connotation. It is used to describe acts of worship, ministry, and service to God and others. The word conveys a sense of sacred duty and communal responsibility, often associated with the priestly or liturgical functions within the early Christian church.

Bible references

Luke 1:23;2 Corinthians 9:12;Philippians 2:17;Philippians 2:30;Hebrews 8:6;Hebrews 9:21