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προσαγορεύω
prosagoreuō
G4316
G:V Greek

to designate

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Prosagoreuo describes God’s designation of someone as high priest in Hebrews 5:10.

The attested use describes God’s formal designation of someone as high priest according to the order of Melchizedek in Hebrews 5:10.

Senses in use

  1. Designation to high-priestly status · dominant

    In Hebrews 5:10, the aorist passive participle occurs in the clause concerning God and a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek; the APB renders the clause, “Having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 5:10, the APB presents the clause as “Having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.” The verse is read as a whole, but it supports designation as the clause’s presentation.

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