Strong’s G2409

ἱερεύς

Part of speech

Noun, Masculine

Transliteration

hiereus

Pronunciation

hee-er-YOOS

Definition

Priest

Meaning

a priest, one who offers sacrifice to a god (in Jewish and pagan religions; of Christians only met.).

Usage

The term "hiereus" refers to a priest, an individual who performs sacred rites and acts as a mediator between God and people. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both Jewish priests who served in the Temple and the concept of the priesthood of all believers in Christ.

Bible references

Matthew 8:4;Matthew 12:4;Matthew 12:5;Mark 1:44;Mark 2:26;Luke 1:5;Luke 5:14;Luke 6:4;Luke 10:31;Luke 17:14;John 1:19;Acts 4:1;Acts 6:7;Acts 14:13;Hebrews 5:6;Hebrews 7:1;Hebrews 7:3;Hebrews 7:11;Hebrews 7:14;Hebrews 7:15;Hebrews 7:17;Hebrews 7:20;Hebrews 7:21;Hebrews 7:23;Hebrews 8:4