ἱερατεία (WH, -ία), -ας, ἡ (ἱερατεύω), [in LXX for כָּהַן pi., כְּהֻנָּה (Exo.29:9, al.), exc. Hos.3:4 (אֵפוֹד)* ;] priesthood, office of priest: Luk.1:9, Heb.7:5.† (AS)
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G2405 — ἱερατεία
hierateia · priesthood · Greek
2 tagged verse occurrences
Luke 1:9 · ἱερατείαςhe was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.Hebrews 7:5 · ἱερατείανNow 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.