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 timesAppears 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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