Strong's G2999 · Greek
λατρεία
latreia · /lat-ri'-ah/
Definition
from 3000; ministration of God, i.e. worship:--(divine) service.
KJV: (divine) service
Root / derivation: from 3000
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered λατρεία across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans2 verses
Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; covenants: or, testaments
Romans 12:1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G2999 (latreia) mean?
from 3000; ministration of God, i.e. worship:--(divine) service.
How many times does G2999 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G2999 (λατρεία) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “service.”
How is latreia translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G2999 is rendered as “service” (5×).
Where does the Greek word λατρεία come from?
from 3000