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λειτουργέω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
λειτουργέω
Greek transliteration: 
leitourgeō
Simplified transliteration: 
leitourgeo
Principal Parts: 
(ἐλειτούργουν), -, ἐλειτούργησα, -, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
3008
GK Number: 
3310
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
3
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-1d(2a)
Gloss: 
to perform religious duties; serve
Definition: 
pr. to perform some public service at one's own expense; in NT to officiate as a priest, Heb. 10:11; to minister in the Christian Church, Acts 13:2; to minister to, assist, succor, Rom. 15:27*

Greek-English Concordance for λειτουργέω

Acts 13:2 While they were performing (leitourgountōn | λειτουργούντων | pres act ptcp gen pl masc) their service to the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Romans 15:27 They were pleased to do so, in fact, they are obligated to them; for if the Gentiles have come to share in their spiritual blessings, they ought also to (leitourgēsai | λειτουργῆσαι | aor act inf ) be (leitourgēsai | λειτουργῆσαι | aor act inf ) of (leitourgēsai | λειτουργῆσαι | aor act inf ) service (leitourgēsai | λειτουργῆσαι | aor act inf ) to them in material things.
Hebrews 10:11 Furthermore, every priest stands day after day performing his religious duties (leitourgōn | λειτουργῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc), offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.