Strong's Greek · G2041

ἔργον

érgon

deed, doing, labour, work

Definition

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

Derivation

from a primary (but obsolete) (to work);

Appears 169 times in Scripture

Matthew 23:3

So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

John 10:32

But Jesus responded, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone Me?”

Matthew 11:19

The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 11:2

Meanwhile John heard in prison about the works of Christ, and he sent his disciples

Mark 14:6

But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Matthew 26:10

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

Matthew 23:5

All their deeds are done for men to see. They broaden their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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