Ergátēs — G2040

Definition

masculine noun

a toiler; figuratively, a teacher

1. as in Greek writings a workman, a laborer
2. one who does, a worker, perpetrator

Usually translated as

workmen, labourer, worker

Origin

from G2041

• érgon (G2041)

Occurrences

Ergátēs occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Matthew (1), Luke (1), Acts (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Philippians (1), 2 Timothy (1)

• Matthew 10:10 — Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman (ἐργάτης) is worthy of his meat.
• Luke 13:27 — But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers (ἐργάται) of iniquity.
• Acts 19:25 — Whom he called together with the workmen (ἐργάτας) of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
• 2 Corinthians 11:13 — For such are false apostles, deceitful workers (ἐργάται), transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
• Philippians 3:2 — Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers (ἐργάτας), beware of the concision.
• 2 Timothy 2:15 — Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman (ἐργάτην) that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.