aaronic

adj. related to Aaron, the brother of Moses in the Bible.

adj. Pertaining to the biblical figure Aaron, the first High Priest of the Israelites.

“The book describes the Aaronic line of priests in ancient Israel.”

“The genealogical records were meticulously kept to ensure that only those of Aaronic descent could claim the right to serve in the inner sanctum.”

Formal

adj. relating to the work or character of a high priest.

adj. Characteristic of or pertaining to a high priest or the office of the priesthood.

“He performed his duties with an Aaronic dignity that impressed the crowd.”

“The candidate was invested with Aaronic authority, a symbolic gesture meant to connect the modern office with ancient tradition.”

Formal

adj. relating to the lower level of priests in the LDS Church.

adj. Pertaining to the lesser of the two orders of priesthood in the Latter Day Saint movement.

“Young men in the church often hold the Aaronic priesthood first.”

“In the LDS tradition, the Aaronic priesthood is considered preparatory, focusing on temporal duties and the performance of specific ordinances like baptism.”

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