Hierōsýnē — G2420

Definition

feminine noun

sacredness, i.e. (by implication) the priestly office

Usually translated as

priesthood

Origin

from G2413

• hierós (G2413)

Occurrences

Hierōsýnē occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Hebrews (4)

• Hebrews 7:11 — If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood (ἱερωσύνης), (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
• Hebrews 7:12 — For the priesthood (ἱερωσύνης) being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
• Hebrews 7:14 — For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood (ἱερωσύνης).
• Hebrews 7:24 — But this man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood (ἱερωσύνην).