[Judith Anne]

Priest: Main Entry: priest Pronunciation: \ˈprēst\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English preist, from Old English prēost, ultimately from Late Latin presbyter — more at presbyter Date: before 12th century : one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God; specifically : an Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, or Roman Catholic clergyman ranking below a bishop and above a deacon

[RnMomof7]

The American definition has no impact on this Judith ...The Bible is written in greek so it is the greek definition that matters..there was no such thing as English in Israel at the time the scriptures were written .

There are greek words for priest.. and neither of them are cited as roles for the church..

There was no such thing as a priest in the new church for 300 years.. but there were ELDERS ... overseers and deacons .
because those positions are scripitual

[Outlaw Woman]

one authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion especially as a mediatory agent between humans and God

The only mediator is Jesus Christ. He alone is the necessary Mediator.