G2409
ἱερεύς
hiereus
Appears in 31 Bible verses
Strong's Definition
a priest (literally or figuratively) — (high) priest.
Detailed Meaning
a priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites, referring to priests of Gentiles or the Jews,, metaph. of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close intercourse with God, they devote their life to him alone and to Christ
Part of Speech
masculine noun
KJV Translation Counts
priest(31x)
Related Words
G2413 | ἱερός | holy