Strong's H3547 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כָּהַן (kâhan)

Pronunciation: kaw-han'

POS: kaw-han' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root, apparently meaning to mediate in religious services; but used only as denominative from ;

Definition: a primitive root, apparently meaning to mediate in religious services; but used only as denominative from כֹּהֵן; to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia; deck, be (do the office of a, execute the, minister in the) priest('s office).

KJV Usage: deck, be (do the office of a, execute the, minister in the) priest('s office).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to act as a priest, minister in a priest's office
• 2. 1a) (Piel)
• 3. 1a1) to minister as a priest, serve as a priest
• 4. 1a2) to be or become a priest
• 5. 1a3) to play the priest

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G80
• GREEK G749
• GREEK G2405
• GREEK G2406
• GREEK G2407
• GREEK G2409
• GREEK G2420
• GREEK G3008
• GREEK G4060

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