Strong's Lexicon hiereus: Priest Original Word: ἱερεύς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἱερός (hieros), meaning "sacred" or "holy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3548 (כֹּהֵן, kohen): Refers to a priest, particularly in the context of the Levitical priesthood. - H3547 (כָּהַן, kahan): A verb meaning to act as a priest or minister in a priestly office. Usage: The term "hiereus" refers to a priest, an individual who performs sacred rites and acts as a mediator between God and people. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both Jewish priests who served in the Temple and the concept of the priesthood of all believers in Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the priesthood was established by God through the line of Aaron, Moses' brother, and was responsible for offering sacrifices and maintaining the rituals of the Temple. The role of the priest was central to the religious life of Israel, serving as a bridge between God and His people. In the New Testament, the concept of priesthood is expanded through the work of Jesus Christ, who is described as the ultimate High Priest, offering Himself as the perfect sacrifice for sin. HELPS Word-studies 2409 hiereús (from 2413 /hierós, "sacred because belonging to the Temple") – a priest. 2409 /hiereús ("priest") is used in the NT: NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hieros Definition a priest NASB Translation priest (16), priests (15). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2409: ἱερεύςἱερεύς, ἱερέως, ὁ (ἱερός) (from Homer down), Hebrew כֹּהֵן, a priest; one who offers sacrifices and in general is busied with sacred rites; a. properly, of the priests of the Gentiles, Acts 14:13; of the priests of the Jews, Matthew 8:4; Matthew 12:4; Mark 1:44; (Mark 2:26); Luke 1:5; Luke 5:14; John 1:19; Heb. 7:( b. metaphorically, of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close contact with God, they devote their life to him alone (and to Christ): Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6, cf. Revelation 1:5; Revelation 5:9. From hieros; a priest (literally or figuratively) -- (high) priest. see GREEK hieros Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:4 N-DMSGRK: δεῖξον τῷ ἱερεῖ καὶ προσένεγκον NAS: yourself to the priest and present KJV: shew thyself to the priest, and offer INT: show to the priest and offer Matthew 12:4 N-DMP Matthew 12:5 N-NMP Mark 1:44 N-DMS Mark 2:26 N-AMP Luke 1:5 N-NMS Luke 5:14 N-DMS Luke 6:4 N-AMP Luke 10:31 N-NMS Luke 17:14 N-DMP John 1:19 N-AMP Acts 4:1 N-NMP Acts 6:7 N-GMP Acts 14:13 N-NMS Hebrews 5:6 N-NMS Hebrews 7:1 N-NMS Hebrews 7:3 N-NMS Hebrews 7:11 N-AMS Hebrews 7:14 N-GMP Hebrews 7:15 N-NMS Hebrews 7:17 N-NMS Hebrews 7:20 N-NMP Hebrews 7:21 N-NMS Hebrews 7:23 N-NMP Hebrews 8:4 N-NMS Strong's Greek 2409 |
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