ΙΕΡΑΤΟ, ιερατο
IERATO, ierato
Sounds Like: hee-eh-RAH-toh
Translations: was a priest, served as priest, performed sacred rites
From the root: ΙΕΡΑΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is an inflected form of the verb 'ἱεράω' (hierao), meaning 'to be a priest' or 'to perform sacred rites'. It describes someone acting in the capacity of a priest or carrying out priestly duties. It is used to indicate that a person held the office of a priest or was engaged in priestly service.
Inflection: 3rd Person Singular, Imperfect Indicative, Middle/Passive Voice
Strong’s number: G2407 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
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