priestly
10
4.8
- adjective
- /ˈpriːstli/
:
sacerdotal
- The canon's devotion to God and to his priestly duties at the cathedral was indisputable.
- priestly ordination
- priestly blessing
- priestly ministry
He considers the possibility of a priestly vocation.
- He considers the possibility of a priestly vocation.
- And then on the priestly line, you've got high priest, high priestess.
- And so, you know, maybe it's a transference to political power rather than something like priestly power that's going on.
- And all of these good deeds led to the priestly council giving him all these honours, comparing him with the gods.
- But then don't give him these priestly like powers.
- Thus arose a permanent priest, priestly class, orsimo and seductive.
- So you have a priestly, different priestly layers that where the priests actually disagree with one another.
Examples
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The canon's devotion to God and to his priestly duties at the cathedral was indisputable.
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Referring to a presumed hieratic organization in the synagogue, Chrysostom condemns the patriarchs for assuming priestly roles.
Academic text (1992) -
And there seems to a greater distinction between the priestly class and the lay class.
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Here we have clear and strong opposition to the priestly ordination of women.
Academic text (1997) -
However, he becomes politically involved in Umuaro's affairs beyond the requirements of his priestly office.
Academic text (1994) -
Eleazar was destined for his priestly role by birth; he was the eldest remaining son of Aaron.
Academic text (1995) -
Tens of thousands of Jews gathered at the Western Wall for the priestly blessings: "Birkat Kohanim."
Blog text (2) -
The text asks whether a divider, mechitzah, between the priestly class (the kohanim) and the congregation obstructs the blessing.
Academic text (1992) -
Certain changes must therefore be made to ensure that priestly service will attract the very best.
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Bishop Hughes wrote, "The continued acceptance of John Geoghan for priestly assignment was a tragic error."
Synonyms
20
6.9
Giving religious care and advice to a church group
11
6.1
Relating to church leaders and their duties
3
9.7
Relating to a bishop, the pope, or church ceremonies
1
9.9
About priests and their role in religion
1
8.2
Having the look or feel of a church, often quiet and formal
1
6.8
Like the music or mood you hear in a church
About priests and their duties in religious ceremonies
About priests and their work
Calm, serious, and respectful like a religious leader
Relating to a priest who leads a local church
Relating to the part of a church reserved for priests
How Priestly
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Priestly comes from priest, which comes from an old Greek word presbyter that meant 'elder'. Long ago priests were community elders who led worship and cared for people, so priestly means 'relating to a priest' and suggests the calm, serious qualities of that role.