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ἱερωσύνη G2420

G2420 is the Greek word ἱερωσύνη, transliterated hierōsýnē. The King James Version most often renders it priesthood.

Word: ἱερωσύνηTransliteration: hierōsýnēLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office.

Where it comes from

from G2413 (ἱερός).

How the King James Version translates it

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

priesthood 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: priesthood.

Verses using ἱερωσύνη

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Hebrews 7:11 · KJV

If 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 7:12 · KJV

For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

Common questions

What does Strong's G2420 mean?

G2420 is the Greek word ἱερωσύνη (hierōsýnē), meaning sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office.

How is G2420 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it priesthood (2 times).

How many times does G2420 appear in the Bible?

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

Where does G2420 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2413 (ἱερός).

Nearby entries

G2417 · ἱερόσυλος — a temple-despoiler G2418 · ἱερουργέω — to be a temple-worker, i.e. officiate as a…G2419 · Ἱερουσαλήμ — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol…G2421 · Ἰεσσαί — Jessæ (i.e. Jishai), an Israelite G2422 · Ἰεφθάε — Jephthaë (i.e. Jiphtach), an Israelite G2423 · Ἰεχονίας — Jechonias (i.e. Jekonjah), an Israelite

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