The meaning of “כָּהַן”
Understanding kâhan reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deck, be (do the office of a, execute the, minister in the) priest('s office). - to officiate as a priest - figuratively...
כָּהַן
deck, be (do the office of a, execute the, minister in the) priest('s office). - to officiate as a priest - figuratively, to put on regalia 1) to act as a priest, minister in a priest's office 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to minister as a priest, serve as a priest 1a2) to be or become a priest 1a3) to play the priest
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 30:30 | “And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office.” Word: כָּהַן (kâhan) | |
| Leviticus 16:32 | “And the priest, whom he shall anoint, and whom he shall consecrate to minister in the priest’s office in his father’s stead, shall make the atonement, and shall put on the linen clothes, even the holy garments:” Word: כָּהַן (kâhan) | |
| Numbers 3:4 | “And Nadab and Abihu died before the Lord, when they offered strange fire before the Lord, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father.” Word: כָּהַן (kâhan) | |
| Deuteronomy 10:6 | “And the children of Israel took their journey from Beeroth of the children of Jaakan to Mosera: there Aaron died, and there he was buried; and Eleazar his son ministered in the priest’s office in his stead.” Word: כָּהַן (kâhan) | |
| 1 Chronicles 24:2 | “But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office.” Word: כָּהַן (kâhan) |
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