Hebrew · H4399, G2041

מְלָאכָה

Properly, deputyship , i.e. ministry ; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor) · toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

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מְלָאכָה H4399 properly, deputyship , i.e. ministry ; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

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ἔργον G2041 toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act

Pronunciation érgon

Work as visible deed or accomplishment, whether human action or divine work, emphasizing observable result over mere intention.

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What does מְלָאכָה (melakhah) mean in the Bible?

מְלָאכָה · ἔργον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "work, task, responsibility".

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What does מְלָאכָה · ἔργον mean in the Bible?

מְלָאכָה · ἔργον is a Hebrew phrase meaning "work, task, responsibility".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4399, G2041?

H4399, G2041 is connected to 167 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. work, task, responsibility

Strong's H4399, G2041

Lexical occurrences 167 verses

Source Gloss

work, task, responsibility

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