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3009 ~λειτουργία~ leitourgia \@li-toorg-ee’-ah\@ from 3008; } n f AV-service 3, ministry 2, ministration 1; 6 [see also liturgy 3011, 3009, 3010.]
- 1) a public office which a citizen undertakes to administer at his own expense
- 2) any service
- 2a) of military service
- 2b) of the service of workmen
- 2c) of that done to nature in the cohabitation of man and wife
- 3) biblical usage
- 3a) a service or ministry of the priests relative to the prayers and sacrifices offered to God
- 3b) a gift or benefaction for the relief of the needy
Zacharias in Luke 1:23 And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration <3009> were accomplished, he departed to his own house. 2 Corinthians 9:12 For the administration of this service <3009> not only supplieth the want of the saints, but is abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Philippians 2:17 Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service <3009> of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. Philippians 2:30 Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service <3009> toward me. Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry <3009>, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. Hebrews 9:21 Moreover he sprinkled with blood both the tabernacle, and all the vessels of the ministry <3009>.