Lexical Definition

‎אַהֲרוֹן‎ ʼAhărôwn (a-har-one') Aaron ^N:N-M-P
of uncertain derivation

Aaron.

• § Aaron = "light bringer"
• Aharon, the brother of Moses

1) brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest

See Greek: Ἀαρών

Extended Information

• A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14
• son of: Amram (עַמְרָם) and Jochebed (יוֹכֶבֶד)
• brother of: Moses (מֹשֶׁה) and Miriam (מִרְיָם); married to Elisheba (אֱלִישֶׁבַע)
• father of: Nadab (נָדָב), Abihu (אֲבִיהוּא), Eleazar (אֶלְעָזָר) and Ithamar (אִיתָמָר)
• Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" Ἀαρών)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎אַהֲרֹן‎₃₄₆ proper name, masculine Aaron, elder brother of Moses Exod 7:7 the priest Exod 31:10 +; mentioned Exod 4:14; Exod 15:20; Exod 17:10; Exod 24:1; Exod 28:29 + (115 t. Exodus); Lev 8:12; Lev 8:23 + (80 t. Leviticus); Num 20:24 f Num 33:39 + (101 t. Numbers); 1Chr 5:29* +; Mic 6:4 (only here in prophets) Ps 77:21*; Ps 105:26 called ‎הַכֹּהֵן‎ Exod 31:10; Exod 35:19; Exod 39:41; Lev 7:34 +, see Ps 99:6 ‎בְּכֹהֲנָיו‎ ‎׳‎‎משֶׁה וא‎; also ‎הַכֹּהֵן‎ ‎׳‎‎בּןאֿ‎ Exod 38:21; Num 3:32 + (all P) called ‎קְדוֺשׁ יהוה‎ Ps 106:16 often named with his sons Lev 2:3; Lev 2:10; Lev 6:2* +; ‎׳‎‎בְּנֵי א‎ in strict sense Exod 28:1; Exod 28:4; Exod 28:40 + often; ‎הַכֹּהֲנִים‎ ‎׳‎‎בְּנֵי א‎ Lev 1:5 + Num 3:3; Num 10:8; Josh 21:19; 1Chr 6:42* of temple-priests in gen'l, as descendants of A., 2Chr 26:18; 2Chr 29:21; 2Chr 31:19; 2Chr 35:14 (twice in verse), see also 2Chr 13:9; 2Chr 13:10 & compare ‎׳‎‎הַכֹּהֵן בֶּןאֿ‎ Neh 10:39* so ‎׳‎‎בֵּית א‎ Ps 115:10; Ps 115:12; Ps 118:3; Ps 135:19 ‎אַהֲרֹן‎ alone (= ‎׳‎‎בֵּית א‎) 1Chr 12:28* compare 1Chr 27:17.

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Profile

Male • High Priest • Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel

High Priest living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness

Aaron was Moses' older brother and served as the first high priest of Israel.

• A priest from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14;
• referred to as Aaron אַהֲרוֹן, or Aaron Ἀαρών;
• son of Amram עַמְרָם and Jochebed יוֹכֶבֶד;
• a brother of Moses מֹשֶׁה and Miriam מִרְיָם;
• husband of Elisheba אֱלִישֶׁבַע;
• father of Nadab נָדָב, Abihu אֲבִיהוּא, Eleazar אֶלְעָזָר and Ithamar אִיתָמָר.

Aaron was the older brother of Moses and Miriam, from the tribe of Levi. God appointed Aaron to be Moses' spokesman when Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Aaron performed signs before Pharaoh, including turning his staff into a snake. He assisted Moses during the Exodus, including holding up Moses' arms during the battle against the Amalekites.

God chose Aaron and his descendants to serve as priests for the Israelites. Aaron was consecrated as the first high priest and wore special priestly garments. He was responsible for offering sacrifices, burning incense, and performing other priestly duties in the tabernacle. Aaron also played a role in several significant events, such as the golden calf incident and the rebellion of Korah.

Aaron married Elisheba, and they had four sons: Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Nadab and Abihu died when they offered unauthorized fire before the Lord. Aaron died at the age of 123 on Mount Hor, and his son Eleazar succeeded him as high priest. Despite his flaws, Aaron was a key figure in Israel's history and played a crucial role in establishing the priesthood.

All entries for Aaron: אַהֲרוֹן ☩ Ἀαρών

Related Profiles:

• Amram (father)
• Jochebed (mother)
• Elisheba (spouse)
• Moses (sibling)
• Miriam (sibling)
• Nadab (child)
• Abihu (child)
• Ithamar (child)
• Eleazar (child)