Lexical Definition
ἱερουργέω hierourgéō (hee-er-oorg-eh'-o) to minister G:V
from a compound of ἱερόν and the base of ἔργον
minister.
- to be a temple-worker, i.e. officiate as a priest (figuratively)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἱερουργοῦντα | administering the sacred service | Rom.15.16 |
Abbott-Smith
**† ἱερουργέω, -ῶ (< ἱερουργός, a sacrificing priest) [in LXX: IV Mac 7:3 R (cf. -γία, IV Mac 3:30 א R)*;]
to perform sacred rites; c. acc., to minister in priestly service (minister in sacrifice, R, mg.), τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, Ro 15:16.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Romans | 15:16 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἱερουργέω-έω,
perform sacred rites, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II with accusative, ἱ. τὴν κλίνην, Latin lectisternium facere, [Refs]; ἱ. ζῷα sacrifice them, gloss on{σφάξαι}, [Refs 1st c.AD+] V.; ἱ. τὸ εὐαγγέλιον minister the gospel, [NT]; τὸν νόμον variant in [LXX]:—middle, ἱερουργέωίας ἱερουργέωεῖσθαι [Refs 1st c.AD+] —passive, τὰ ἱερουργέωηθέντα victims offered, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; -ούμεναι τελεταί celebrated, [Refs 4th c.AD+]; ἱερουργέωούμενοι βωμοί consecrated, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Rom.15.16