Hierosune denotes the priestly office or standing discussed as subject to change or held permanently.

The term denotes a priestly office or standing: Hebrews 7:11 and Hebrews 7:12 discuss it in relation to another priest and a consequent change of law, while Hebrews 7:24 describes it as held permanently.

1. Priestly office or standing · dominant

   In Hebrews 7:11, the genitive singular form occurs in the clause about perfection not coming through the Levitical priesthood and the need for another priest; the APB renders the larger clause with “the Levitical priesthood.” Hebrews 7:12 likewise speaks of this priestly status being changed, and Hebrews 7:24 presents the accusative singular form as something he holds permanently.

   Hebrews 7:11Hebrews 7:12Hebrews 7:24

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “priesthood” in all three verses, presenting it as the setting under which the people were placed, as something changed, and as something held permanently. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than isolate a separate English equivalent.