Hieráteuma — G2406
G2406 · Greek — ἱεράτευμα
Pronunciation: hee-er-at'-yoo-mah
Definition
neuter noun
the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively)
- the office of priest
- the order or body of priests
Usually translated as
priesthood
Occurrences
Hieráteuma occurs 2 times in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Peter (2)
- 1 Peter 2:5 — Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood (ἱεράτευμα), to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood (ἱεράτευμα), an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Strong's Lexicon — H