Font Size
Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7769 priests, types of in NT times
Resources
Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7700 Leadership and the people of God
7766 priests
7769 priests, types of in NT times
7769 priests, types of in NT times
7769 priests, types of in NT times
The NT points to the fulfilment of the OT priesthood in Jesus Christ, and develops the idea that all Christian believers can be seen as priests. It also records the continuing role of priests in the life of Israel and pagan nations at this time.
Pagan priests
Jewish priests
The chief priests Mt 16:21
The Sadducees Ac 5:17 The Sadducees were a conservative party composed entirely of priests who were influential in the Sanhedrin.
Zechariah Lk 1:5 See also 1Ch 24:10
Emissaries to John the Baptist Jn 1:19 Levites were closely associated with priests as temple personnel, perhaps mentioned here because of their teaching function. See also 2Ch 35:3; Ne 8:7-9; Lk 10:31-32
Jesus Christ as high priest
Heb 8:1-2 See also Heb 4:14-16
Christians as priests
Rev 1:5-6 See also 1Pe 2:5,9; Rev 5:10; Rev 20:6
See also
| 2306 | Christ, high priest |
| 6684 | mediator |
| 7330 | chief priests |
| 7378 | high priest, NT |
| 7414 | priesthood, NT |
| 7555 | Sadducees |
| 7565 | Sanhedrin |
| 8266 | holiness |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
