Strong's Lexicon hierateuma: Priesthood Original Word: ἱεράτευμα Word Origin: Derived from ἱερεύς (hiereus), meaning "priest." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3548 (כֹּהֵן, kohen) - priest - H3550 (כְּהֻנָּה, kehunnah) - priesthood Usage: The term "hierateuma" refers to a collective body of priests or a priesthood. In the New Testament, it is used metaphorically to describe the community of believers who are set apart to serve God, emphasizing their role in spiritual worship and service. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Old Testament, the concept of priesthood was central to the religious life of Israel. The Levitical priesthood, established through Aaron and his descendants, was responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the temple rituals. This priesthood was a mediator between God and the people. In the New Testament, the idea of priesthood is expanded to include all believers, reflecting the belief in the priesthood of all believers, a key tenet of the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. HELPS Word-studies 2406 hieráteuma (from 2409 /hiereús, "priest") – priesthood. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hierateuó Definition a priesthood NASB Translation priesthood (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2406: ἱεράτευμαἱεράτευμα, ἱερατευματος, τό (ἱερατεύω), (priesthood i. e.) a. the office of priest. b. the order or body of priests (see ἀδελφότης, αἰχμαλωσία, διασπορά, θεραπεία); so Christians are called, because they have access to God and offer not external but 'spiritual' (πνευματικά) sacrifices: 1 Peter 2:5; also βασίλειον ἱεράτευμα, 1 Peter 2:9 (after Exodus 19:6, the Sept.), priests of kingly rank, i. e. exalted to a moral rank and freedom which exempts them from the control of everyone but God and Christ. (Exodus 23:22, etc.; 2 Macc. 2:17); not found in secular authors.) From hierateuo; the priestly fraternity, i.e. Sacerdotal order (figuratively) -- priesthood. see GREEK hierateuo Englishman's Concordance 1 Peter 2:5 N-ANSGRK: πνευματικὸς εἰς ἱεράτευμα ἅγιον ἀνενέγκαι NAS: for a holy priesthood, to offer KJV: an holy priesthood, to offer up INT: spiritual into a priesthood holy to offer 1 Peter 2:9 N-NNS |
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