# G2406 ἱεράτευμα

ἱεράτευμα (hieráteuma), Strong’s G2406: the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively) KJV: priesthood. Occurs 5 times.

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

KJV: priesthood

Derived from [ἱερατεύω hierateúō](https://besorah.bible/word/G2407) (to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions)

Occurs 5 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Peter 2:5](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-peter/2?v=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](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-peter/2?v=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](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/2?v=17) — Now God, who saved all his people, and restored the heritage to all, with the kingdom, the priesthood, and the…