G2420 ἱερωσύνη
Strong's Greek Concordance · 5 KJV occurrences
ἱερωσύνη
hierōsýnē
Definition
sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office
KJV Renderings
priesthood
Derivation / Etymology
from G2413 (ἱερός);
KJV Verses (5)
- Hebrews 7:11If 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?
- Hebrews 7:12For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
- Hebrews 7:14For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
- Hebrews 7:24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.
- Hebrews 7:24But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood.