ἱερατεία hierateía

Meaning

priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function

In the King James Version: office of the priesthood, priest's office

Derivation: from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);

Where it is used

• Luke 1:9 he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
• Hebrews 7:5 Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.