ἱερατεύω (hierateúō) — Hierateúō

Greek word study: ἱερατεύω (hierateúō), Strong's G2407. to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions

GreekStrong's G2407
Quick definition
Greek word
ἱερατεύω (hierateúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions

Word study
Derivation: prolongation from G2409 (ἱερεύς);

KJV translation words: execute the priest's office

Where this word appears

Strong's G2407 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 1:8.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

priestly serving ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἱερατεύειν ×1

Verses (all 1)

  • Luke 1:8 — ἱερατεύειν — priestly serving

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2409 ἱερεύς (hiereús).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2405 ἱερατεία (hierateía), G2406 ἱεράτευμα (hieráteuma).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hierateúō (G2407) mean?

To be a priest, i.e. perform his functions.

How is G2407 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2407 as: execute the priest's office.

How often does ἱερατεύω (hierateúō) appear?

Strong's G2407 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. The only verse is Luke 1:8.