Hebrew · H3548, H3881 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "Levitical priests".

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Meaning

Levitical priests
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