God Defines 2406 Hierateuma And 2409 Hiereus

English “priesthood” emboldened in 1Peter 2:5 was translated from Greek neuter noun 2406 hierateuma that appears only in 1Peter 2:5 and 1Peter 2:9 but God always provides means of defining “every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” for those who follow God’s 2Timothy 2:15, 19-22 directive. Greek neuter noun 2406 hierateuma is the neuter noun form of Greek masculine noun 2409 hiereus that was 31 times translated into English singular “priest” and plural “priests” in the New Testament. In order to fully understand God’s definition of both Greek neuter noun 2406 hierateuma and Greek masculine noun 2409 hiereus it is God’s imperative to understand that there was a flesh Levitical priesthood based upon the flesh Old Testament/covenant/contract/law between God and the Israelites and there is currently a spiritual priesthood “after the order of Melchisedec” predicated upon the spiritual New Testament/covenant/contract/law between God and “seven thousand” “chosen” “elect” “election” “the sons of God”. The distinction between the old and the new priesthoods are well explained in the 7^th chapter of Hebrews and our understanding of the 7^th chapter of Hebrews is enhanced by understanding John 8:37-59 that will be enhanced by understanding Matthew 17:1-13 Mark 9:1-13 and Luke 9:27-36. Greek masculine noun 2409 hiereus best reflects God’s perspective translated into “priests” in Revelation 20:6 and those New Testament spiritual “priests” are God’s “seven thousand” “chosen” “elect” “election” “the sons of God”.