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The English word 'priest' comes from Greek 'presbyter' (elder), not the actual Greek word for priest

Things I Didn't Know as a Complementarian: Women in Ministry part 6 00:30:11 – 00:30:41

Mike explains etymological confusion between priest and elder.

The English word 'priest' derives from the Greek word 'presbyter' which actually means 'elder,' not from the Greek word for priest (hiereus). This creates confusion when churches use the title 'priest' for what is functionally an elder/pastor role.

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