Greek Strong's Lexicon

G2420

Language: 🇧🇶 Papiamentu 🇬🇧 English

Lemma: ἱερωσύνη

Transliteration: hee-er-o-soo'-nay

Definition: from ἱερός; sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office

KJV Definition: priesthood

Verse usage

  • Hebreonan 7:11 NASB
    Now if perfection was through the Levitical priesthood (for on the basis of it the people received the Law), what further need [was there] for another priest to arise according to the order of Melchizedek, and not be designated according to the order of Aaron?
  • Hebreonan 7:12 NASB
    For when the priesthood is changed, of necessity there takes place a change of law also.
  • Hebreonan 7:24 NASB
    but Jesus, on the other hand, because He continues forever, holds His priesthood permanently.