There is a Jewish priesthood in the Bible. And there is the beginnings of a Christian clergy in the New Testament. In point of fact, Paul describes the qualities of the types of individuals who should serve in this capacity:
“A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach.”
1 Timothy 3:2
Ah HA!!!!
Clergy yes, priesthood no.