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ἱεράτευμα G2406

G2406 is the Greek word ἱεράτευμα, transliterated hieráteuma. The King James Version most often renders it priesthood.

Word: ἱεράτευμαTransliteration: hieráteumaLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from G2407 (ἱερατεύω).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

priesthood 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: priesthood.

Verses using ἱεράτευμα

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

1 Peter 2:5 · KJV

Ye 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 2:9 · KJV

But 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:

Common questions

What does Strong's G2406 mean?

G2406 is the Greek word ἱεράτευμα (hieráteuma), meaning the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively).

How is G2406 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it priesthood (2 times).

How many times does G2406 appear in the Bible?

ἱεράτευμα (hieráteuma) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G2406 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2407 (ἱερατεύω).

Nearby entries

G2403 · Ἰεζαβήλ — Jezabel (i.e. Jezebel), a Tyrian woman…G2404 · Ἱεράπολις — holy city; Hierapolis, a place in Asia Minor G2405 · ἱερατεία — priestliness, i.e. the sacerdotal function G2407 · ἱερατεύω — to be a priest, i.e. perform his functions G2408 · Ἱερεμίας — Hieremias (i.e. Jermijah), an Israelite G2409 · ἱερεύς — a priest (literally or figuratively)

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