| Strong's Number: 2409 | | | Original Word | Word Origin | | iJereuvß | from (2413) | | Transliterated Word | TDNT Entry | | Hiereus | 3:257,349 | | Phonetic Spelling | Parts of Speech | | hee-er-yooce'
| Noun Masculine |
| | Definition | - a priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites
- referring to priests of Gentiles or the Jews,
- metaph. of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close intercourse with God, they devote their life to him alone and to Christ
| | | | King James Word Usage - Total: 32 | | priest 31, high priest 1 | | |
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