perform his functions

, : (the word is freq. in Inscr.; v. LS, s.v.; Deiss., , 215; , 70; Cremer, 734).† to be a priest officiate as a priest Lk 1:8 BS LAE

bediende

I serve as priest.

to serve as priest

to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions

execute the priest's office

ἱερατεύω (cl. = ἱεράομαι) [in LXX chiefly for כָּהַן pi. ;] to be a priest, officiate as a priest: Luk.1:8 (the word is frequently in Inscr.; see LS, see word; Deiss., BS, 215; LAE, 70; Cremer, 734).† (AS)