λειτουργικός (leitourgikos)
leitourgikos
ministering
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The adjective leitourgikos describes something that is "ministering" or engaged in active service. It derives from the root for public duty and work, pointing to a function rather than just an identity. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Hebrews 1:14, where it modifies "spirits."
Here, angels are called "ministering spirits" sent to serve those who will inherit salvation. The term emphasizes their role as active agents carrying out God’s purposes for believers. It highlights the practical, helpful nature of their mission rather than their rank or glory.
This single usage anchors the word in a specific theological context: angels exist to assist and support the people of God. The focus is on service rendered to others, reflecting a hierarchy where spiritual beings are deployed for human benefit. The word captures the essence of duty fulfilled.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word leitourgikos describes a spirit engaged in active service. In Hebrews 1:14, angels are called ministering spirits sent to help those who will inherit salvation. This shows that God’s care for you is practical and immediate. You are not alone in your struggles; heavenly beings are deployed specifically to support your journey.
While we do not know every detail of how this service works, the promise is clear. Your inheritance is secure, and assistance is available. This truth offers comfort during difficult seasons, reminding us that God’s resources are always at work for your good. We can rest in the knowledge that help is provided by a loving Father.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- ministering1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- λειτουργικὰ1×
Key Verses
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Hebrews 1:14
Aren’t they all serving spirits, sent out to do service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?
This verse uniquely defines angels as ministering spirits whose specific purpose is to serve those inheriting salvation.