GreekG2405Noun (Feminine)

ἱερατεία

hierateia

2Occurrences
G2405Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function

from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
priesthood, office of priest.
LXX: for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה , exc. (אֵפוֹד)*

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Feminine)

Morphology Code

G:N-F

Full Description

Greek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

ἱερατεία appears 2 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Hebrews
1
Luke
1

Key Passages

Hebrews 7:5BSB

Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.

Luke 1:9BSB

he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.

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