ἱερωσύνη, -ης, ἡ (ἱερός), [in LXX: 1Ch.29:22 (כָּהַן), I Est.5:38, Sir.45:24, 1Ma.2:54 1Mac 3:49 1Mac 7:9 1Mac 7:21, 4Ma.5:35 4Mac 7:6 * ;] priesthood: Heb.7:11-12, 24.† (AS)
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G2420 — ἱερωσύνη
hierōsunē · priesthood · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Hebrews 7:11 · ἱερωσύνηςNow 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 7:12 · ἱερωσύνηςFor when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.Hebrews 7:24 · ἱερωσύνην·But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.