G2406 ἱεράτευμα

Strong's Greek Concordance · 2 KJV occurrences

ἱεράτευμα

hieráteuma

Definition

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

KJV Renderings

priesthood

Derivation / Etymology

from G2407 (ἱερατεύω);

KJV Verses (2)

1 Peter 2:5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, 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: