Hebrew · H3548, H1419 · unreviewed

הַכֹּהֵן הַגָּדוֹל

Literally one officiating , a priest ; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman) · great (in any sense); hence, older ; also insolent

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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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גָּדוֹל H1419 great (in any sense); hence, older ; also insolent

What does הַכֹּהֵן הַגָּדוֹל (hakohen haggadol) mean in the Bible?

כֹּהֵן · גָּדוֹל is a Hebrew word meaning "the high priest, great priest".

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Meaning

the high priest, great priest
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