Royal - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words

Royal

[ 1,,G934, basileios ]
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; Exodus 23:22; Deuteronomy 3:10.

[ 2,,G937, basilikos ]
"belonging to a king," is translated "royal" in Acts 12:21; James 2:8. See KING B, No. 2 NOBLEMAN.

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