Strong’s definition
to toil (as a task, occupation, etc.), (by implication) effect, be engaged in or with, etc.
KJV gloss list in the source
commit, do, labor for, minister about, trade (by), work
Derivation recorded by Strong
middle voice from G2041 (ἔργον);
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