Strong's Greek · G2405
ἱερατεία
hierateía
Definitionpriestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function
Derivationfrom G2407 (ἱερατεύω);
KJV usageoffice of the priesthood, priest's office
Occurrences2 in the KJV · 2 verses
ἱερατεία in Scripture
Luke 1:9
According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
Hebrews 7:5
And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: