ἱεράτευμαhieráteuma
the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively)
Greek (New Testament) · G2406
Meanings
a priesthood, body of priests: ἱ ἅγιον, 1 Peter 2:5; βασ. ἱ, 1 Peter 2:9 (LXX, Exodus 19:6).
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Peter 2:5 And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.
- 1 Peter 2:9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.