ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ, ιερωσυνη
IERŌSYNĒ, ierōsynē
Sounds Like: hee-eh-roh-SOO-nay
Translations: priesthood, a priesthood, priestly office
From the root: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the office, dignity, or function of a priest. It encompasses the entire system or institution of the priesthood, including its duties and responsibilities. It is often used in contexts relating to religious service or the Levitical priesthood.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2406 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- 4 Maccabees — 5:35
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 17 — 13:341
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- 4 Maccabees — 5:35
From the same root
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