Word: iereuj

Pronounce: hee-er-yooce'

Strongs Number: G2409

Orig: from 2413; a priest (literally or figuratively):--(high) priest. G2413

Use: TDNT-3:257,349 Noun Masculine

Heb Strong: H3547 H3549

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