# ἱερατεία (hierateia)

Strong’s G2405. 2 New Testament occurrences.

the duty (office) of a priest, priesthood.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/hierateia-g2405

## Occurrences

- [Luke 1:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/luke/1/9) — According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.
- [Hebrews 7:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/hebrews/7/5) — And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, t…