G2405

ἱερατεία

hierateia

Feminine noun · From ἱερατεύω (G2407)

From G2407; priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function:—office of the priesthood, priest's office.

Outline

the priesthood, the office of a priest

Usages

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.

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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:

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