ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗΝ, ιερωσυνην
IERŌSYNĒN, ierōsynēn
Sounds Like: ee-eh-roh-SOO-neen
Translations: priesthood, a priesthood
From the root: ΙΕΡΩΣΥΝΗ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to the office, function, or dignity of a priest. It encompasses the entire system or institution of priests and their duties. It is used to describe the role and authority held by those who serve in a priestly capacity.
Inflection: Singular, Accusative, Feminine
Strong’s number: G2406 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 2 — 9:216
- Book 3 — 8:188
- Book 4 — 2:15, 2:18, 2:21, 2:26, 2:33, 3:46, 4:61, 4:64
- Book 5 — 1:119, 10:350, 11:362
- Book 9 — 7:154
- Book 11 — 8:310
- Book 15 — 3:56
- Book 16 — 7:187
- Book 18 — 5:123
- Book 19 — 6:298, 6:316
- Book 20 — 9:197, 10:240, 10:241
Life of Flavius Josephus, The
- The Life of Flavius Josephus — 39:198
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
Tischendorf's Greek New Testament
- Hebrews — 7:24
From the same root
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