G2420

ἱερωσύνη

hierōsynē

Feminine noun · From ἱερός (G2413)

From G2413; sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office:—priesthood.

Outline

priesthood, the priestly office

Usages

Hebrews 7:11

If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

Breakdown

Another priest: Yahawashi (who was also Melchizedek). The priesthood is now open to all of the tribes, not just to Levi.

Precepts

Exodus 19:6 Matthew 27:50

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Hebrews 7:12

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

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Hebrews 7:14

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

Virgin Birth

Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 9:7 Matthew 1:1 Matthew 1:16 Matthew 13:54-57 Romans 1:3 Hebrews 7:1-3 1 John 4:2

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Hebrews 7:24

But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.

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