Bible dictionary for children
Priest
A priest is a person appointed for responsibilities in worship, including offerings in ancient Israel.
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What does it mean?
A priest is a person appointed for responsibilities in worship, including offerings in ancient Israel. The role is not identical in every religion or period.
Hebrews describes a priest acting on behalf of people in matters related to God. It then uses priestly language to explain Jesus' work.
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What does it mean to carry out a responsibility on behalf of others?
An example from the Bible
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Aaron and His Sons Become Priests
Leviticus 8:1–36
Moses gathered the people and carried out the ceremony Yahweh had commanded to set Aaron and his sons apart for priestly service.
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Related reading: Hebrews 5:1
For every high priest, being taken from among men, is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
