Strong’s H3548

כֹּהֵן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kohen

Pronunciation

koh-HEN

Definition

Priest

Meaning

one officiating, a priest, an acting priest

Usage

The term "kohen" primarily refers to a priest, an individual who performs religious rites and mediates between God and the people. In the Old Testament, kohanim (plural of kohen) were responsible for conducting sacrifices, maintaining the sanctuary, and teaching the Law. The role of the kohen was central to the religious life of Israel, serving as a bridge between the divine and the human.

Bible references

Genesis 14:18;Genesis 41:45;Genesis 41:50;Genesis 46:20;Genesis 47:22;Genesis 47:22;Genesis 47:26;Exodus 2:16;Exodus 3:1;Exodus 18:1;Exodus 19:6;Exodus 19:22;Exodus 19:24;Exodus 29:30;Exodus 31:10;Exodus 35:19;Exodus 38:21;Exodus 39:41;Leviticus 1:5;Leviticus 1:7;Leviticus 1:8;Leviticus 1:9;Leviticus 1:11;Leviticus 1:12;Leviticus 1:13