Bible Dictionary

Priest

A person appointed to perform sacred duties and minister before God.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

592

Entry Position

423 of 592

Letter

P

Meaning

A person appointed to perform sacred duties and minister before God.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:1-3
  • Leviticus 8:1-13
  • Numbers 18:1-7
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Joshua 3:6-17
  • Joshua 4:9-18
  • 1 Samuel 2:12-17
  • 2 Chronicles 29:11
  • Ezra 6:18
  • Matthew 8:4
  • Luke 1:5-23
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Hebrews 7:20-28
  • 1 Peter 2:9

Also Called

priests

Original Language

Hebrew

כֹּהֵן

kohen

priest

Greek

ἱερεύς

hiereus

priest

Meaning

A priest is a person appointed to perform sacred duties and minister before God.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, priests served in the tabernacle and temple, offering sacrifices, teaching God’s law, and carrying out duties related to worship.

Key References

  • Exodus 28:1-3
  • Leviticus 8:1-13
  • Numbers 18:1-7
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Malachi 2:7
  • Hebrews 4:14-16
  • Hebrews 7:23-28
  • 1 Peter 2:9
  • High Priest
  • Levite
  • Sacrifice
  • Tabernacle
  • Mediator

Study More

Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Exodus 28:1-3
  • Leviticus 8:1-13
  • Numbers 18:1-7
  • Psalm 110:4
  • Joshua 3:6-17
  • Joshua 4:9-18
  • 1 Samuel 2:12-17
  • 2 Chronicles 29:11
  • Ezra 6:18
  • Matthew 8:4
  • Luke 1:5-23
  • Hebrews 5:1-10
  • Hebrews 7:20-28
  • 1 Peter 2:9

Related Terms

High Priest Levite Sacrifice Tabernacle Mediator Intercession Altar

Study Topics

priest tabernacle sacrifice worship