Leitourgós — G3011

Definition

masculine noun

a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)

1. a public minister
2. universally, a minister, servant

Usually translated as

minister, ministered

Origin

from a derivative of G2992 and G2041

• laós (G2992)
• érgon (G2041)

Occurrences

Leitourgós occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (2), Philippians (1), Hebrews (2)

• Romans 13:6 — For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers (λειτουργοὶ), attending continually upon this very thing.
• Romans 15:16 — That I should be the minister (λειτουργὸν) of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.
• Philippians 2:25 — Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered (λειτουργὸν) to my wants.
• Hebrews 1:7 — And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers (λειτουργοὺς) a flame of fire.
• Hebrews 8:2 — A minister (λειτουργὸς) of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.