ἱερατεία
hierateiapriesthoodHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
ἱερατεία (WH, -ία), -ας, ἡ
(ἱερατεύω), [in LXX for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה (Exodus 29:9, al.), exc. Hosea 3:4 (אֵפוֹד)* ;]
priesthood, office of priest: Luke 1:9, Hebrews 7:5.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἱερατεία:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 1:9ἱερατείας · priesthood…he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
- Hebrews 7:5ἱερατείαν · priestsNow the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.