G2405 ἱερατεία
Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences
ἱερατεία
hierateía
Definition
priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function
KJV Renderings
office of the priesthood, priest's office
Derivation / Etymology
from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);
KJV Verses (2)
- Luke 1:9According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
- Hebrews 7:5And 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: