ἱερεύς

hiereusNoun (Masculine)G2409

priest

From: from G2413 (ἱερός);

Short Definition

a priest (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a priest: ἱ. Διός; of Jewish priests, of Christ, (LXX) ; of Christians
LXX Usage: for כָּהֵן

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology G:N-M

DescriptionGreek Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

31 times

Appears 31 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
13
Luke
5
Acts
4
Matthew
3
Revelation
3

Key Passages

  • Acts 14:13
  • Hebrews 5:6
  • Hebrews 7:17
  • Luke 1:5
  • Matthew 12:5

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