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Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

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1: βασίλειος

(Strong's #934 — Adjective — basileios — bas-il'-i-os )

from basileus, "a king," is used in 1 Peter 2:9 of the priesthood consisting of all believers. Cp. Luke 7:25 , for which see COURT , No. 3. In the Sept., Exodus 19:6; 23:22; Deuteronomy 3:10 .

2: βασιλικός

(Strong's #937 — Adjective — basilikos — bas-il-ee-kos' )

"belonging to a king," is translated "royal" in Acts 12:21; James 2:8 . See KING B, No. 2 NOBLEMAN.

Bibliography Information
Vines, W. E., M. A. Entry for 'Royal'. Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ved/​r/royal.html. 1940.
 
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