Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2405
ἱερατεία
hierateia · “priesthood”
Used 2 times across 2 books
Definition
ἱερατεία (WH, -ία), -ας, ἡ
(ἱερατεύω), [in LXX for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה (Exo.29:9, al.), exc. Hos.3:4 (אֵפוֹד)* ;]
priesthood, office of priest: Luk.1:9, Heb.7:5.†
(ἱερατεύω), [in LXX for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה (Exo.29:9, al.), exc. Hos.3:4 (אֵפוֹד)* ;]
priesthood, office of priest: Luk.1:9, Heb.7:5.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Hebrews1
In the text
Luke 1:9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.Hebrews 7:5And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:
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