KJV dictionary & concordance
One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
Definition sources
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Genesis 14:18
Complete exact-word concordance
And ye shall take no satisfaction for him that is fled to the city of his refuge, that he should come again to dwell in the land, until the death of the priest.
And yee shall take no satisfaction for him that is fled to the citie of his refuge, that hee should come againe to dwell in the land, vntil the death of the Priest.
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Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
FOR every high priest taken from among men is ordained for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins:
2 · KJV context and cross-references
Historical English dictionary sources
A man who officiates in sacred offices. Among pagans, priests were persons whose appropriate business was to offer sacrifices and perform other sacred rites of religion.
