ἱερωσύνη

hierōsunēNoun (Feminine)G2420

priesthood

From: from G2413 (ἱερός);

Short Definition

sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office

Full Lexicon Entry

priesthood.
LXX Usage: (כָּהַן), 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
3

Key Passages

  • Hebrews 7:11
  • Hebrews 7:12
  • Hebrews 7:24

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