What are the Greek words behind 'reasonable service' in Romans?
The phrase 'reasonable service' in Romans rests on two Greek terms: logike and latria. Latria means rituals or service. In Hebrews 9:1, the same Greek word latria appears for 'divine service,' while 'divine' comes from a different Greek word indicating the prescribed ritual according to the Law.
Les explains that when Paul uses 'reasonable service' in Romans, the two Greek words behind it are logike and latria, with latria meaning rituals or service. He then compares Scripture with Scripture by turning to Hebrews 9:1, where the first covenant had ordinances of divine service. The same Greek word latria is used there, but the word 'divine' comes from a different Greek word implying the established or prescribed ritual according to the Law. That was prescribed, so when people came to the Temple, they knew exactly what they were to do, and how, and when.
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What does 'reasonable service' mean in the Greek in Romans 12:1?
The phrase 'reasonable service' as Paul uses it in Romans consists of the two Greek words 'logike' and 'latria,' and latria means rituals or service.