priesthoodἱερωσύνη
hierōsynē · Greek Noun
The official duties, position, or tenure of a priest, characterized by the privilege of drawing near to God to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
saveσῴζω
sōzō · Greek Verb
To rescue or deliver from danger, destruction, or the penalty of sin; it encompasses the entirety of the work of Christ in reconciling humanity to God, providing both justification and eternal life.
draw nearπροσέρχομαι
proserchomai · Greek Verb
To approach, come near, or gain access to God’s presence, particularly in the context of worship and seeking fellowship, made possible only through the mediation of Christ.
intercessionἐντυγχάνω
entynchanō · Greek Verb
The act of pleading or petitioning on behalf of another. Christ's intercession is His ongoing heavenly ministry of presenting His finished redemptive work to the Father on behalf of believers.
high priestἀρχιερεύς
archiereus · Greek Noun
A title for the mediator between God and man, responsible for offering sacrifices and representing the people before God's presence. In Christ, this role is perfected and made eternal.
holyὅσιος
hosios · Greek Adjective
Denotes that which is set apart for God's use, free from moral fault, and fully devoted to His holiness; it describes the essential nature of God Himself.
innocentἄκακος
akakos · Greek Adjective
Refers to a state of being free from malice, guile, or evil intention; it signifies purity of heart and total blamelessness before God.
unstainedἀμίαντος
amiantos · Greek Adjective
Refers to moral purity and freedom from the defilement of sin; it implies a life untouched by the corruption that characterizes fallen humanity.
exaltedὑψηλότερος
hypsēloteros · Greek Adjective
The state of being raised to a position of supreme authority, honor, and majesty, signifying God's vindication and enthronement of the Messiah.
sacrificesθυσία
thysia · Greek Noun
Ritual offerings presented to God, typically involving the shedding of blood, to provide atonement for sin and restore the relationship between God and His people.
once for allἐφάπαξ
ephapax · Greek Adverb
An expression denoting a completed, sufficient act that never needs to be repeated because its efficacy is absolute and eternal.
lawνόμος
nomos · Greek Noun
The divine legislation given through Moses, which established the sacrificial system and priestly requirements but could not ultimately bring about final salvation.
weaknessἀσθένεια
astheneia · Greek Noun
The frailty and susceptibility to sin that characterizes human beings, rendering them unable to attain righteousness on their own merits.
oathὅρκος
horkos · Greek Noun
A solemn declaration or vow made by God to guarantee the certainty and irrevocability of His promise, distinct from the legal requirements of the Mosaic code.
Sonυἱός
huios · Greek Noun
A divine title used to express the unique, eternal, and ontological relationship between the second person of the Trinity and God the Father.
made perfectτελειόω
teleioō · Greek Verb
To be brought to the intended goal or state of complete maturity and effectiveness; in theology, it refers to the completion of Christ’s work and His fitness for His priestly role.
