Greek Definition 5

G2041, ergon: business, employment, that which any one is occupied--that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking; any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry or mind; an act, deed, thing done: the idea or working is emphasized in opposition to that which is less than work.

Scripture Occurrences

Phil 1:22 "But if I live in the flesh, this [is] the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not."

Heb 6:10 "For God [is] not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister."

Rev 2:2 "I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:"

Greek Definition 6

G4704, spoudazo: to hasten, make haste; to exert one's self, endeavor, give diligence

Scripture Occurrences

Heb 4:11 "Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief."

Summary

Let's recap: the English word "labour" in the KJV New Testament is derived from six different Greek words, each with a unique meaning, emphasizing various forms of works, deeds, and even troubles in this life. I hope you have found something new here and take this information with you into your studies. Don't forget to always seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for He is sent to guide us into all truth.

Be blessed in Jesus name.

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