Word study · Greek
latreia
worship, service
Say it: lat-RAY-ah (approximate)
λατρεία
What it means
Religious service, worship, especially service rendered to God. It is used of Israel's temple service (9:4) and of the believer's whole life offered to God (12:1). The related verb latreuō is used of serving God.
Range of meaning
- WorshipService to God.
- ServiceReligious duty.
In Romans
- Chapter 9
"The service" (worship) belonging to Israel (9:4).
- Chapter 12
"Service," or worship (12:1).
Every verse (2)
Verses where G2999 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources