Intriguingly, the word כהנ (kohen), which does include an 'h' is also translated as "priest" and also assigned Strongnumber 3548, but also Strongnumber 3547, where it is supposedly pronounced 'kahan' and 3549, pronounced 'kahen', and 3550 pronounced 'kehuna'. In this form it is generally interpreted to mean "the priesthood" that is the office or profession, rather than a specific person. This appears to be [[cognate]] with 'Kahuna' a Hawaiian word that refers to experts in their field. Historically, it has been used to refer to doctors, surgeons and dentists, as well as priests, ministers, and sorcerers. | Intriguingly, the word כהנ (kohen), which does include an 'h' is also translated as "priest" and also assigned Strongnumber 3548, but also Strongnumber 3547, where it is supposedly pronounced 'kahan' and 3549, pronounced 'kahen', and 3550 pronounced 'kehuna'. In this form it is generally interpreted to mean "the priesthood" that is the office or profession, rather than a specific person. This appears to be [[cognate]] with 'Kahuna' a Hawaiian word that refers to experts in their field. Historically, it has been used to refer to doctors, surgeons and dentists, as well as priests, ministers, and sorcerers. |
In Genesis 14:18, Melchizedek is said to have been the "priest of god most high", at least this is the typical interpretation. But the Hebrew reads: | In Genesis 14:18, Melchizedek is said to have been the "priest of god most high", at least this is the typical interpretation. But the Hebrew reads: |