ἱερωσύνη
hierōsunē
Greek G2420 Noun, feminine 3
occurrences in
3
verses
ἱερωσύνη priesthood
ἱερωσύνη, -ης, ἡ
(ἱερός), [in LXX: 1Ch.29:22 (כָּהַן), I Est.5:38, Sir.45:24, 1Ma.2:54 1Mac 3:49 1Mac 7:9 1Mac 7:21, 4Ma.5:35 4Mac 7:6 * ;]
priesthood: Heb.7:11-12, 24.†
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Concordance 3 verses
- Hebrews 7:11 ἱερωσύνης
Now if perfection could have been attained through the Levitical priesthood (for on this basis the people received the law), why was there still need for another priest to appear—one in the order of Melchizedek and not in the order of Aaron?
- Hebrews 7:12 ἱερωσύνης
For when the priesthood is changed, the law must be changed as well.
- Hebrews 7:24 ἱερωσύνην
But because Jesus lives forever, He has a permanent priesthood.
