latreia denotes service directed to God, shown in worship regulations, priestly actions, and the offering of oneself.

The attested use concerns service directed toward God: it appears with covenantal worship arrangements and priestly activity, with an offered service to God, and with presenting the body as a living sacrifice.

1. Service directed toward God · dominant

   In Hebrews 9:1 and Hebrews 9:6, the genitive singular and accusative plural forms occur in clauses about covenant regulations, the sanctuary, and priests entering the tent; the APB renders the surrounding activity as "worship" and priests performing "their ministry." In John 16:2, Romans 12:1, and Romans 9:4, the singular forms occur with offering service to God, presenting bodies as a living sacrifice, and Israel's listed privileges; the APB renders these clauses with "service to God," "spiritual ministry," and "worship."

   Hebrews 9:1Hebrews 9:6John 16:2Romans 12:1Romans 9:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies its presentation across the verses, using "worship," "ministry," and "service to God" in the surrounding clauses. These are verse-level renderings rather than fixed equivalents.