ἱερεύς (hiereús) — Priest

Greek word study: ἱερεύς (hiereús), Strong's G2409. a priest (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2409
Quick definition
Greek word
ἱερεύς (hiereús)

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a priest (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from G2413 (ἱερός);

KJV translation words: (high) priest

Where this word appears

Strong's G2409 is tagged on 32 words in 31 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:4 and last appears in Revelation 20:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

priests ×15a priest ×9priest ×6the priest ×2

Forms found in the text

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

ἱερεὺς ×10ἱερεῖς ×9ἱερεῖ ×3ἱερέων ×3ἱερεύς ×2ἱερεῦσιν ×2ἱερέα ×2ἱερεῖς; ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×14Luke ×5Acts ×4Matthew ×3Revelation ×3Mark ×2John ×1

Verses (first 25 of 31)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2413 ἱερός (hierós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G749 ἀρχιερεύς (archiereús), G2407 ἱερατεύω (hierateúō).

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Frequently asked questions

What does hiereús (G2409) mean?

A priest (literally or figuratively).

How is G2409 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2409 as: (high) priest.

How often does ἱερεύς (hiereús) appear?

Strong's G2409 is tagged on 32 words in 31 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:4 and last appears in Revelation 20:6.