Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἱερατεία”
Understanding hierateía reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
office of the priesthood, priest's office. - priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἱερατεία
Phonetichee-er-at-i'-ah
Transliterationhierateía
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
office of the priesthood, priest's office. - priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:9 | “According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.” Word: ἱερατεία (hierateía) | |
| Hebrews 7:5 | “And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:” Word: ἱερατεία (hierateía) |