ἱερωσύνη
hierōsunēpriesthoodHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine3 occurrences1 book3 verses
Definition
ἱερωσύνη, -ης, ἡ
(ἱερός), [in LXX: 1 Chronicles 29:22 (כָּהַן), I Esther 5:38, Sir.45.24, 1Ma.2.54 1Mac.3.49 1Mac.7.9 1Mac.7.21, 4Ma.5.35 4Mac.7.6 * ;]
priesthood: Hebrews 7:11-12, 24.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἱερωσύνη:
- כֹּהֵןko.hen“priest”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Hebrews 7:11ἱερωσύνης · priesthoodNow if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
- Hebrews 7:12ἱερωσύνης · priesthoodFor when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
- Hebrews 7:24ἱερωσύνην · priesthoodBut because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.