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λειτουργέω

MainId: 003026000000000

Version: 0

HasAramaic: False

InLXX: True

AlphaPos: λ

StrongCodes: G3008

Notes: {'Caller': 1, 'LanguageCode': 'en', 'LastEdited': '', 'LastEditedBy': '', 'References': [], 'Content': 'In general Greek usage, λειτουργέω and λειτουργία denote service performed by an individual, free of charge, on behalf of the state. This meaning is not found in the NT. In the NT λειτουργέω[b] and λειτουργία[c] ({D:53.13}) are less specifically religious in connotation than λατρεύω and λατρεία ({D:53.14}).'}

BaseForms:

1. BaseFormID: 003026001000000

   PartsOfSpeech: verb

   Constructs: {'Lemma': 'λειτουργέω', 'BaseFormIndex': 1, 'WordMeaningSets': [{'Word': 'λαός', 'Meanings': []}, {'Word': 'ἐργάζομαι', 'Meanings': []}]}

   LEXMeanings:

   1. LEXID: 003026001001000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y

      LEXEntryCode: 35.22

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Help, Care For

      LEXSubDomains: Serve

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-11-05 09:53:45

         DefinitionShort: to serve, with the implication of more formal or regular service

         Glosses: ['to serve', 'service']

      LEXReferences: ACTs 13:2, ROM 15:27

   2. LEXID: 003026001002000

      LEXIsBiblicalTerm: Y

      LEXEntryCode: 53.13

      LEXIndent: 0

      LEXDomains: Religious Activities

      LEXSubDomains: Religious Practice

      LEXSenses:

      1. LanguageCode: en

         LastEdited: 2021-11-05 09:53:45

         DefinitionShort: to perform religious rites as part of one’s religious duties or as the result of one’s role{N:001}

         Glosses: ['to perform religious duties', 'to carry out religious rites']

      LEXReferences: HEB 10:11