# ἱεράτευμα (hierateuma)

Strong’s G2406. 2 New Testament occurrences.

the act or office of priesthood.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/hierateuma-g2406

## Occurrences

- [1 Peter 2:5](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-peter/2/5) — 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](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-peter/2/9) — 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…