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 timesAppears 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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