ἱεράτευμα

hierateumaNoun (Neuter)G2406

priesthood

From: from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);

Short Definition

the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

a priesthood, body of priests: ἱ ἅγιον; βασ. ἱ, (LXX, Ex, l.with).
LXX Usage: βασίλειον ἱ. (כֹּהֵן מַמְלָכָה) *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 2:5
  • 1 Peter 2:9

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