λειτουργέω leitourgéō
Meaning
to be a public servant, i.e. (by analogy) to perform religious or charitable functions (worship, obey, relieve)
In the King James Version: minister
Derivation: from G3011 (λειτουργός);
Where it is used
- Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping 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 it, and indeed they owe it to them. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual blessings, they are obligated to minister to them with material blessings.
- Hebrews 10:11 Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.