spiritual
Logikos describes the spiritual quality of milk sought for growth and ministry offered to God.
In its two attested settings, the term characterizes the milk newborn infants are urged to desire for growth and the ministry associated with presenting bodies to God.
Senses in use
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For growth and devoted ministry · dominant
In 1 Peter 2:2, the accusative singular neuter form occurs in the clause the APB renders “long for the pure spiritual milk,” where the desired milk leads to growth toward salvation. In Romans 12:1, the accusative singular feminine form occurs in the appeal to present bodies as a living sacrifice; the APB renders the resulting clause “which is your spiritual ministry.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “spiritual” in both verses, pairing it with “milk” in 1 Peter 2:2 and “ministry” in Romans 12:1. These renderings show the clauses' presentation rather than isolating each term mechanically.