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priests

Meaning of “priests”

Persons set apart to religious service, sanctuary duty, sacrifice, intercession, teaching, or representation before a deity.

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401 occurrences376 verses34 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 47:22

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Psalms 78:64
Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 78:64 · retained source text

Their priests fell by the sword: and their widowes made no lamentation.

Psalms 99:6
Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Psalms 99:6 · retained source text

Moses and Aaron among his Priests, and Samuel among them that call vpon his Name: they called vpon the LORD, and he answered them.

Psalms 132:16
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
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1611 witness · Psalms 132:16 · retained source text

I will also clothe her priests with saluation: and her Saints shall shout aloud for ioy.

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