Strong's Lexicon hierateia: Priesthood Original Word: ἱερατεία Word Origin: Derived from ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning "priest." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for priesthood is כְּהֻנָּה (kehunnah), Strong's Hebrew #3550, which refers to the office or function of a priest in the Old Testament. Usage: The term "hierateia" refers to the office or function of a priest, encompassing the duties, responsibilities, and authority associated with the priestly role. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the priesthood, particularly in the context of the Levitical priesthood or the priesthood of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the priesthood was a divinely instituted office, primarily associated with the tribe of Levi. The Levitical priests were responsible for performing sacrifices, maintaining the temple, and mediating between God and the people. The concept of priesthood is central to the understanding of worship and atonement in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, the priesthood is redefined through the person and work of Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate High Priest. Believers are also referred to as a "royal priesthood" (1 Peter 2:9), indicating a shift from a specific lineage to a spiritual calling for all Christians. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hierateuó Definition priesthood NASB Translation priest's office (1), priestly office (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2405: ἱερατείαἱερατεία (WH ἱερατια; cf. Iota), ἱερατείας, ἡ (ἱερατεύω), the priesthood, the office of priest: Luke 1:9; Hebrews 7:5. (the Sept. for כְּהֻנָּה; Aristotle, pol. 7, 8; Dionysius Halicarnassus; Boeckh, Inscriptions ii., pp. 127, 23; 363, 27.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance office of the priesthood, priest's office. From hierateuo; priestliness, i.e. The sacerdotal function -- office of the priesthood, priest's office. see GREEK hierateuo Forms and Transliterations ιερατεία ιερατείαν ἱερατείαν ιερατείας ἱερατείας ιερατειών ιερατιαν ἱερατίαν ιερατιας ἱερατίας hierateian hierateían hierateias hierateías ierateian ierateiasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 1:9 N-GFSGRK: ἔθος τῆς ἱερατείας ἔλαχε τοῦ NAS: to the custom of the priestly office, he was chosen by lot KJV: to the custom of the priest's office, his lot INT: custom of the priesthood it fell to him by lot Hebrews 7:5 N-AFS Strong's Greek 2405 |
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