Hebrew · H3548, H3881

הַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם

Literally one officiating , a priest ; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman) · a Levite or descendant of Levi

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כֹּהֵן H3548 literally one officiating , a priest ; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

Pronunciation kohen

One who stands before God in intermediary role; functionally defined by cultic action, not merely status.

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לֵוִיִּי H3881 a Levite or descendant of Levi

Pronunciation lēwiyiy

Member of Israel's priestly tribe, set apart for temple service and religious instruction within covenant community

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What does הַכֹּהֲנִים הַלְוִיִּם (hakkohanim halviyyim) mean in the Bible?

כֹּהֵן · לֵוִיִּי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Levitical priests".

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What does כֹּהֵן · לֵוִיִּי mean in the Bible?

כֹּהֵן · לֵוִיִּי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Levitical priests".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3548, H3881?

H3548, H3881 is connected to 1,036 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. Levitical priests

Strong's H3548, H3881

Lexical occurrences 1,036 verses

Source Gloss

Levitical priests

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