ΙΕΡΟΣΤΑΤΑΙΣ, ιεροσταταις
IEROSTATAIS, ierostatais
Sounds Like: hee-eh-ros-TAH-tais
Translations: to temple-overseers, to temple-officials, to sacred-officials
From the root: ΙΕΡΟΣΤΑΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to officials or overseers of sacred things, particularly those who manage or preside over temple affairs or religious ceremonies. It is a compound word derived from 'ἱερός' (hieros), meaning 'sacred' or 'holy', and 'ἵστημι' (histēmi), meaning 'to stand' or 'to set up', implying someone who stands over or presides over sacred matters. It is used to describe those who have a role in the administration or conduct of religious duties.
Inflection: Plural, Dative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2414 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Ezra (Alpha) — 7:2
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