aaronic
|aa-ron-ic|
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/əˈrɒnɪk/
related to Aaron's priesthood
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aaronic' originates from the name 'Aaron', a biblical figure, specifically referring to the priestly lineage attributed to him.
Historical Evolution
'Aaron' from Hebrew 'Aharon' became 'Aaron' in English, leading to the adjective 'aaronic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to Aaron's lineage, but now it broadly refers to anything related to Aaron's priesthood.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to Aaron, the brother of Moses, or the priesthood traditionally attributed to him.
The aaronic priesthood is a significant aspect of certain religious traditions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/28 14:51