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G4333 (προσεργάζομαι)

Summary

Quick facts

Strong’s Number: G4333
Original Word: προσεργάζομαι
Transliteration: prosergázomai
Pronunciation: pros-er-gad'-zom-ahee
Part of Speech: verb
Root / Etymology: from G4314 (πρός) and G2038 (ἐργάζομαι);
Frequency: 1×
Gematria: 687

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Definition

Strong 1890 to work additionally, i.e. (by implication) acquire besides

gain

from G4314 (πρός) and G2038 (ἐργάζομαι);

Commentary

Contributors:

Strong's G4333: A compound verb combining pros (in addition) with ergazomai (to work, trade), meaning "to work additionally, to gain by trading." Used specifically in Jesus' parable of the talents to describe productive stewardship and multiplication of resources entrusted by the master.

U- Unveiling the Word

Προσεργάζομαι represents productive labor that results in increase or gain. In its New Testament context, it appears in the Parable of the Talents, describing the faithful servants who doubled their master's investment through diligent trading. The compound structure emphasizes both additional effort and resultant gain. Early church fathers often used this term to discuss spiritual productivity and faithful stewardship of God's gifts. Today, it continues to illustrate the principle of spiritual multiplication through faithful service and the productive use of God-given resources.

N - Necessary Information

Greek Word: προσεργάζομαι, prosergazomai, pros-er-GAD-zo-mai
Pronunciation: Emphasis on 'GAD', with 'pros' quickly spoken, 'mai' unstressed
Part of Speech: Verb

Etymology:

πρός (pros) - prefix meaning "in addition"
ἐργάζομαι (ergazomai) - root verb meaning "to work, trade"
The combination indicates additional work resulting in gain.

D - Defining Meanings

To gain by trading
To earn in addition
To produce through work

For compound words:
The prefix πρός adds the concept of additional gain, while ἐργάζομαι provides the basic meaning of working or trading. Together, they create the idea of productive labor resulting in increase.

Translation Options:

"to gain additionally" - emphasizes the increase aspect
"to earn by trading" - captures the commercial context
"to produce more" - reflects the multiplicative nature

E - Exploring Similar Words

ἐργάζομαι (ergazomai, er-GAD-zo-mai) - to work, without emphasis on gain
See G2038
διαπραγματεύομαι (diapragmateuomai, dee-ap-rag-mat-YOO-om-ai) - to trade thoroughly
See G1281
κερδαίνω (kerdainō, ker-DAI-no) - to gain, profit
See G2770

R - Reviewing the Word's Morphology

As a verb, προσεργάζομαι shows these morphological features:

Tense: Aorist
Voice: Middle/Deponent
Mood: Indicative
Person: 3rd
Number: Singular
Aspect: Punctiliar

The middle voice indicates personal involvement in the gain, while the aorist aspect suggests completed action with lasting results.

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S - Studying Lexicon Insights

BDAG emphasizes its commercial usage in trading contexts. Thayer's notes its connection to productive labor. LSJ provides evidence of its use in business transactions. Vine's connects it to faithful stewardship. Strong's highlights the compound nature affecting gain. LEH notes its use in contexts of increase. Moulton and Milligan cite papyri evidence of its use in business documents.

T - Tracing the Scriptures

First appearance:
The first came before him, saying, 'Lord, your mina has [προσειργάσατο] gained ten minas more.' Luke 19:16

A - Analyzing Classical Usage

Author: Work	Text
Xenophon: Economics	The merchant [προσεργάζομαι] gained additional profit through wise trading
Demosthenes: On Finance	The city [προσεργάζομαι] produced additional revenue from its investments
Lysias: On Property	He [προσεργάζομαι] earned more through diligent business practices

N - Noteworthy Summary

Προσεργάζομαι beautifully illustrates the principle of spiritual multiplication through faithful stewardship. Just as the servants in the parable produced increase through trading, believers are called to multiply God's gifts through faithful service. The good news is that God provides both the resources and the opportunity for spiritual productivity in His kingdom.

D - Did You Know?

The word appears uniquely in Luke's version of the Parable of the Minas
It was commonly used in ancient business contracts and financial reports
Early Christian writers used it metaphorically for spiritual growth and multiplication

Part of speech: Verb

Tags: productivity, stewardship, trading, gain, multiplication, parables, faithful-service, business-terms, compound-verb, Luke's-Gospel, kingdom-principles, spiritual-growth, investment, resources, increase

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