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Lexicon :: Strong's G2409 - hiereus

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ἱερεύς
Transliteration
hiereus (Key)
Pronunciation
hee-er-yooce'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:257,349

Strong’s Definitions

ἱερεύς hiereús, hee-er-yooce'; from G2413; a priest (literally or figuratively):—(high) priest.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x

The KJV translates Strong's G2409 in the following manner: priest (31x), high priest (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 32x
The KJV translates Strong's G2409 in the following manner: priest (31x), high priest (1x).

  1. a priest, one who offers sacrifices and in general in busied with sacred rites

    1. referring to priests of Gentiles or the Jews,

  2. 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

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἱερεύς hiereús, hee-er-yooce'; from G2413; a priest (literally or figuratively):—(high) priest.
STRONGS G2409:
ἱερεύς, -έως, ὁ, (ἱερός) [from Homer down], Hebrew כֹּהֵן, a priest; one who offers sacrifices and in general is busied with sacred rites;
a. properly, of the priests of the Gentiles, Acts 14:13; of the priests of the Jews, Matthew 8:4; Matthew 12:4; Mark 1:44; [Mark 2:26]; Luke 1:5; Luke 5:14; John 1:19; [Hebrews 7:14 L T Tr WH], Hebrews 7:20 (Hebrews 7:21); Hebrews 8:4, etc.; of the high priest, Acts 5:24 R G (Exodus 35:18; 1 Kings 1:8; 1 Macc. 15:1; Josephus, Antiquities 6, 12, 1); and in the same sense Christ is called ἱερεύς in Hebrews 5:6 (from Psalm 109:4 (Ps. 110:4); Hebrews 7:17; also ἱερεὺς μέγας, Hebrews 10:21 (see ἀρχιερεύς, 3) [others take the adjective here not as blending with ἱερ. into a technical or official appellation, but as descriptive, great; cf. Hebrews 4:14].
b. metaphorically, of Christians, because, purified by the blood of Christ and brought into close contact with God, they devote their life to him alone (and to Christ): Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:6, cf. Revelation 1:5; Revelation 5:9.
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Exodus
35:18
1 Kings
1:8
Psalms
109:4; 110:4
Matthew
8:4; 12:4
Mark
1:44; 2:26
Luke
1:5; 5:14
John
1:19
Acts
5:24; 14:13
Hebrews
4:14; 5:6; 7:14; 7:17; 7:20; 7:21; 8:4; 10:21
Revelation
1:5; 1:6; 5:9; 5:10; 20:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2409 matches the Greek ἱερεύς (hiereus),
which occurs 31 times in 30 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 8:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 8:4 - Then Jesus said to him, "See that you do not speak to anyone, but go, show yourself to a priest, and bring the offering that Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:4

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:4 - how he entered the house of God and they ate the sacred bread, which was against the law for him or his companions to eat, but only for the priests?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mat 12:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMat 12:5 - Or have you not read in the law that the priests in the temple desecrate the Sabbath and yet are not guilty?

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Unchecked Copy Box Mar 1:44

Unchecked Copy BoxMar 1:44 - He told him, "See that you do not say anything to anyone, but go, show yourself to a priest, and bring the offering that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them."

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 2:26 - how he entered the house of God when Abiathar was high priest and ate the sacred bread, which is against the law for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to his companions?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 1:5

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 1:5 - During the reign of Herod king of Judea, there lived a priest named Zechariah who belonged to the priestly division of Abijah, and he had a wife named Elizabeth, who was a descendant of Aaron.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 5:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 5:14 - Then he ordered the man to tell no one, but commanded him, "Go and show yourself to a priest, and bring the offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, as a testimony to them."

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 6:4 - how he entered the house of God, took and ate the sacred bread, which is not lawful for any to eat but the priests alone, and gave it to his companions?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:31

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:31 - Now by chance a priest was going down that road, but when he saw the injured man he passed by on the other side.

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 17:14

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 17:14 - When he saw them he said, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went along, they were cleansed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jhn 1:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJhn 1:19 - Now this was John's testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who are you?"

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 4:1 - While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the commander of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 6:7 - The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

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Unchecked Copy Box Act 14:13

Unchecked Copy BoxAct 14:13 - The priest of the temple of Zeus, located just outside the city, brought bulls and garlands to the city gates; he and the crowds wanted to offer sacrifices to them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 5:6 - as also in another place God says, "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:1 - Now this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, met Abraham as he was returning from defeating the kings and blessed him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:3

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:3 - Without father, without mother, without genealogy, he has neither beginning of days nor end of life but is like the son of God, and he remains a priest for all time.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:11 - So if perfection had in fact been possible through the Levitical priesthood - for on that basis the people received the law - what further need would there have been for another priest to arise, said to be in the order of Melchizedek and not in Aaron's order?

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:14 - For it is clear that our Lord is descended from Judah, yet Moses said nothing about priests in connection with that tribe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:15 - And this is even clearer if another priest arises in the likeness of Melchizedek,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:17

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:17 - For here is the testimony about him: "You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek."

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:21

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:21 - but Jesus did so with a sworn affirmation by the one who said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, 'You are a priest forever'" -

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 7:23

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 7:23 - And the others who became priests were numerous, because death prevented them from continuing in office,

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 8:4

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 8:4 - Now if he were on earth, he would not be a priest, since there are already priests who offer the gifts prescribed by the law.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 9:6 - So with these things prepared like this, the priests enter continually into the outer tent as they perform their duties.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:11 - And every priest stands day after day serving and offering the same sacrifices again and again - sacrifices that can never take away sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Heb 10:21

Unchecked Copy BoxHeb 10:21 - and since we have a great priest over the house of God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 1:6 - and has appointed us as a kingdom, as priests serving his God and Father - to him be the glory and the power for ever and ever! Amen.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:10 - You have appointed them as a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth."

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 20:6

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 20:6 - Blessed and holy is the one who takes part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and they will reign with him for a thousand years.
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