hieratic
- adjective
- /haɪəˈrætɪk/
- Formal
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sacerdotal
- It associates the greater synagogue space with the people of Israel, an earthly area, and the space in which the kohanim stand with heavenly, divine space; the latter carries hieratic import.
Examples
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They shared his (mostly tacit) belief in a hieratic, authoritarian society bound together by personal loyalties, and they placed less emphasis than we do on the individual and his rights.
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An alternative divider, a low stone barrier, marked hieratic distinctions in the Jerusalem Temple.
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In the hieratic formulas, the Father's head remains erect.
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The problem remains whether chancel screens held any hieratic import in the synagogue.
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Hieratic structures appear in synagogues, both containing and lacking chancel screens.
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This hieratic figure, whose iconic quality is reinforced by the Byzantine loros, stands on a coiled dragon and pierces its head with a lance.
Academic text (1991) -
Another such inscription commemorating the hieratic caste of the Temple, reported by Sukenik but now lost, appears directly on a chancel screen from Ascalon.
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Referring to a presumed hieratic organization in the synagogue, Chrysostom condemns the patriarchs for assuming priestly roles.
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Many ancient temples feature hieratic art that reflects the rituals performed by priests.
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The hieratic style of worship emphasizes the importance of rituals and ceremonies in religious practices.
Synonyms
11
6.1
Relating to church leaders and their duties
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4.8
Relating to priests or their religious duties
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9.9
About priests and their role in religion
About priests and their duties in religious ceremonies
Calm, serious, and respectful like a religious leader
Relating to priests, sacred rituals, and secret religious meanings
Compounds
- Specialized
A fast, flowing form of ancient Egyptian writing used by priests for religious and official texts
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word hieratic comes from the Greek root hier- meaning 'sacred' or 'priestly', so it describes things that belong to priests. That's why a hieratic speech or robe feels solemn and religious.