G2418: ἱερουργέω
hierourgéō · “to minister”
Definition
to be a temple-worker, i.e. officiate as a priest (figuratively)
KJV translates it as: minister
Word origin: from a compound of G2411 (ἱερόν) and the base of G2041 (ἔργον);
Extended definition
ἱερουργέω, -ῶ
(ἱερουργός, a sacrificing priest) [in LXX: 4Ma.7:3 R (of. -γία, 4Mac 3:30 א R)* ;]
to perform sacred rites; with accusative, to minister in priestly service (minister in sacrifice, R, mg.), τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, Rom.15:16.†
(AS)
(ἱερουργός, a sacrificing priest) [in LXX: 4Ma.7:3 R (of. -γία, 4Mac 3:30 א R)* ;]
to perform sacred rites; with accusative, to minister in priestly service (minister in sacrifice, R, mg.), τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, Rom.15:16.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2418 is translated
- administering the sacred service ×1
Bible verses with G2418 (hierourgéō)
Hierourgéō appears in 1 verse.
- Romans 15:16
That I should be the minister 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.