G2406 ἱεράτευμα
hieráteuma — the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively)
KJV: priesthood
Derived from ἱερατεύω hierateúō (to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions)
Occurs 5 times. Every verse with this word
Where it occurs
- 1 Peter 2:5 — You also as living stones are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices…
- 1 Peter 2:9 — But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim…
- 2 Maccabees 2:17 — Now God, who saved all his people, and restored the heritage to all, with the kingdom, the priesthood, and the…