Strongs Number: H3547
- Hebrew Word
- כָּהַן
- Transliteration
- kâhan
- Phonetic
- kaw-han'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
but used only as denominative from H3548; to officiate as a priest; figuratively to put on regalia
- BDB Definition
-
1. to act as a priest, minister in a priest's office
a. (Piel)
1. to minister as a priest, serve as a priest
2. to be or become a priest
3. to play the priest
- Origin
- A primitive {root} apparently meaning to mediate in religious services
- Bible Usage
- {deck} be (do the office of {a} execute {the} minister in the) priest (‘s office).