Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3547

Strong's H3547 · Hebrew

כָּהַן

kâhan · /kaw-han'/

Number
H3547
Language
Hebrew
Original word
כָּהַן
Transliteration
kâhan
Pronunciation
kaw-han'
KJV occurrences
23 verses

Definition

to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia

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

Root / derivation: a primitive root, apparently meaning to mediate in religious services; but used only as denominative from H3548 (כֹּהֵן);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּהַן across 23 verses.

office20×
priest2×
decketh1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

23 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus12 verses
Exodus 28:1

And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons.

Exodus 28:3

And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 28:4

And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 28:41

And thou shalt put them upon Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him; and shalt anoint them, and consecrate them, and sanctify them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office. consecrate: Heb. fill their hand

Exodus 29:1

And this is the thing that thou shalt do unto them to hallow them, to minister unto me in the priest's office: Take one young bullock, and two rams without blemish,

Exodus 29:44

And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest's office.

Exodus 30:30

And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 31:10

And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office,

Exodus 35:19

The cloths of service, to do service in the holy place, the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest's office.

Exodus 39:41

The cloths of service to do service in the holy place, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and his sons' garments, to minister in the priest's office.

Exodus 40:13

And thou shalt put upon Aaron the holy garments, and anoint him, and sanctify him; that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.

Exodus 40:15

And thou shalt anoint them, as thou didst anoint their father, that they may minister unto me in the priest's office: for their anointing shall surely be an everlasting priesthood throughout their generations.

Leviticus2 verses
Numbers2 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
1 Chronicles2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse
Hosea1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3547 (kâhan) mean?

to officiate as a priest; figuratively, to put on regalia

How many times does H3547 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3547 (כָּהַן) appears in 23 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “office.”

How is kâhan translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3547 is rendered as “office” (20×), “priest” (2×), “decketh” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word כָּהַן come from?

a primitive root, apparently meaning to mediate in religious services; but used only as denominative from H3548 (כֹּהֵן);