כֹּהֵן
kôhên(ko-hane')
“literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)”
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Definition
Strong’s Definition
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
Translated in KJV as
chief ruler[idiom] ownpriestprinceprincipal officer.
Etymology
active participle of H3547 (כָּהַן);
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“And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God.”