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priest

Meaning of “priest”

One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.

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Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
497 occurrences442 verses30 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 14:18

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Psalms 110:4
The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 110:4 · retained source text

The LORD hath sworne, and will not repent, thou art a Priest for euer: after the order of Melchizedek.

1611 marginal noteHeb.5.6. and 7.17.

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Hebrews 5:1

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:

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

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.

volume 2, leaf 357, column 3 (noun entry, sense 1)

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