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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>.