Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2040

Strong's G2040 · Greek

ἐργάτης

ergátēs

Number
G2040
Language
Greek
Original word
ἐργάτης
Transliteration
ergátēs
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

a toiler; figuratively, a teacher

KJV: labourer, worker(-men)

Root / derivation: from G2041 (ἔργον);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἐργάτης across 15 verses.

labourers8×
workers3×
labourer2×
workman2×
workmen1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew6 verses
Luke3 verses
Acts1 verse
2 Corinthians1 verse
Philippians1 verse
1 Timothy1 verse
2 Timothy1 verse
James1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2040 (ergátēs) mean?

a toiler; figuratively, a teacher

How many times does G2040 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2040 (ἐργάτης) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “labourers.”

How is ergátēs translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2040 is rendered as “labourers” (8×), “workers” (3×), “labourer” (2×), “workman” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἐργάτης come from?

from G2041 (ἔργον);