Lexical Definition
ἱεράτευμα hieráteuma (hee-er-at'-yoo-mah) priesthood G:N-N
from ἱερατεύω
priesthood.
- the priestly fraternity, i.e. sacerdotal order (figuratively)
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἱεράτευμα | a priesthood | 1Pet.2.5 |
| priesthood | 1Pet.2.9 | |
| ιεράτευμα | priesthood | LXX.Exod.19.6 |
Abbott-Smith
† ἱεράτευμα, -τος, τό (< ἱερατεύω), [in LXX: βασίλειον ἱ., Ex 19:6 (כֹּהֲנִים מַמְלֶכֶת) 23:22, II Mac 2:17*;]
a priesthood, body of priests: ἱ ἅγιον, I Pe 2:5; βασ. ἱ, I Pe 2:9 (LXX, Ex 19:6).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 19:6 · 23:22 |
| 1 Peter | 2:5 · 2:9 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἱεράτευμα-ευμα, ατος, τό,
priesthood, [LXX+NT]
__2 body of priests, [Refs 6th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Exod.19.6 ☩ 1Pet.2.9