Dictionary entry

λατρεία

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

λατρεία, -ας, ἡ

(< λατρεύω, q.v.), [in LXX (always of divine service): Ex 12:25, 2613:5, Jos 22:27, I Ch 28:13 (עֲבֹדָה), I Mac 1:43 2:19, 22, III Mac 4:14*;]

1. hired service, service.

2. (in cl. also) divine service, worship: Jo 16:2, Ro 9:412:1, He 9:1, 6.†