ἱερατεία

hierateiaNoun (Feminine)G2405

priesthood

From: from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);

Short Definition

priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function

Full Lexicon Entry

priesthood, office of priest.
LXX Usage: for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה , exc. (אֵפוֹד)*

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 7:5
  • Luke 1:9

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