Dictionary of Bible Themes: 7769 priests, types of in NT times

7769 priests, types of in NT times

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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The NT points to the fulfilment of the OT priesthood in Jesus Christ, and develops the idea that all Christian believers can be seen as priests. It also records the continuing role of priests in the life of Israel and pagan nations at this time.

Pagan priests

Acts 14:13

Jewish priests

The chief priests

Matthew 16:21

The Sadducees

Acts 5:17 The Sadducees were a conservative party composed entirely of priests who were influential in the Sanhedrin.

Zechariah

Luke 1:5 See also 1 Chronicles 24:10

Emissaries to John the Baptist

John 1:19 Levites were closely associated with priests as temple personnel, perhaps mentioned here because of their teaching function. See also 2 Chronicles 35:3; Nehemiah 8:7-9; Luke 10:31-32

Jesus Christ as high priest

Hebrews 8:1-2 See also Hebrews 4:14-16

Christians as priests

Revelation 1:5-6 See also 1 Peter 2:5,9; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6