Definition
βασίλειος, -ον (also -α, -ον; βασιλεύς),
[in LXX; Exodus 19:6, Deuteronomy 3:10 (מַמְלָכָה), Exodus 23:22, Wis.18.15, 3Ma.3.28, 4Ma.3.8 * ;]
royal: 1 Peter 2:9 (LXX) (see Hort, in l.).
royal, regal, kingly;, metaphorically possessed of high prerogatives and distinction, 1 Peter 2:9;
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as βασίλειος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 7:25βασιλείοις · palacesOtherwise, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine clothes? Look, those who wear elegant clothing and live in luxury are found in palaces.
- 1 Peter 2:9βασίλειον · a royalBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.