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ἱερατεία G2405

G2405 is the Greek word ἱερατεία, transliterated hierateía. The King James Version most often renders it priest's office.

Word: ἱερατείαTransliteration: hierateíaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function.

Where it comes from

from G2407 (ἱερατεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

priest's office 1×office of the priesthood 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: office of the priesthood, priest's office.

Verses using ἱερατεία

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:9 · KJV

According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

Hebrews 7:5 · KJV

And 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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2405 mean?

G2405 is the Greek word ἱερατεία (hierateía), meaning priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function.

How is G2405 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it priest's office (1 time), office of the priesthood (1 time).

How many times does G2405 appear in the Bible?

ἱερατεία (hierateía) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2405 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2407 (ἱερατεύω).

Nearby entries

G2402 · ἱδρώς — perspiration G2403 · Ἰεζαβήλ — Jezabel (i.e. Jezebel), a Tyrian woman…G2404 · Ἱεράπολις — holy city; Hierapolis, a place in Asia Minor G2406 · ἱεράτευμα — the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal…G2407 · ἱερατεύω — to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions G2408 · Ἱερεμίας — Hieremias (i.e. Jermijah), an Israelite

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