G2409

ἱερεύς

hiereus

Appears in 31 Bible verses

Strong's Definition

a priest (literally or figuratively) &#8212 (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