The meaning of “Ἀαρών”
Understanding Aarṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (אַהֲרוֹן) Aaron. - Aaron, the brother of Moses
Ἀαρών
of Hebrew origin (אַהֲרוֹן) Aaron. - Aaron, the brother of Moses
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:5 | “There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.” Word: Ἀαρών (Aarṓn) | |
| Acts 7:40 | “Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.” Word: Ἀαρών (Aarṓn) | |
| Hebrews 5:4 | “And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as was Aaron.” Word: Ἀαρών (Aarṓn) | |
| Hebrews 7:11 | “If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?” Word: Ἀαρών (Aarṓn) | |
| Hebrews 9:4 | “Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;” Word: Ἀαρών (Aarṓn) |