Bible Dictionary

Priest

a person appointed to perform sacred duties and religious service

Quick Reference

Total Entries

116

Entry Position

84 of 116

Letter

P

Meaning

a person appointed to perform sacred duties and religious service

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 28
  • Leviticus 8
  • Hebrews 4
  • Hebrews 7

Also Called

priests high priest

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Basic Meaning

A priest is a person appointed to perform sacred duties and religious service.

The word is associated with worship, sacrifice, and ministry.


Biblical Usage

Priests appear throughout Scripture in connection with worship, sacrifice, and the temple.

References to priests occur in both the Old and New Testaments.


  • Sacrifice
  • Temple
  • Worship

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Scriptures

  • Exodus 28
  • Leviticus 8
  • Hebrews 4
  • Hebrews 7

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