ἱερατεύω
hierateuōVerbG2407
to serve as priest
From: prolongation from G2409 (ἱερεύς);
Short Definition
to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions
Full Lexicon Entry
to be a priest, officiate as a priest: (the word is frequently in Inscr.; see LS; Deiss., BS, 215; LAE, 70; Cremer, 734).
LXX Usage: chiefly for כָּהַן pi.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Luke
1
Key Passages
- Luke 1:8
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