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Jewish body of laws
part of the Holiness Code, the Covenant Code, the Ritual Decalogue, the Ethical Decalogue or the Deuteronomic Code. The Priestly Code constitutes the majority
Priestly_Code
Leviticus chapters 17–26
documentary hypothesis, the Holiness Code represents an earlier text that was edited and incorporated into the Priestly source and the Torah as a whole, although
Holiness_code
Law code set out in Deuteronomy 12–26
related to the Priestly Code and there are certainly no verbal parallels. Some of the institutions and observances codified in the Priestly Code are indeed
Deuteronomic_Code
Third book of the Bible
book of Leviticus is Priestly literature. Most scholars see chapters 1–16 (the Priestly code) and chapters 17–26 (the Holiness code) as the work of two
Book_of_Leviticus
Year at the end of seven cycles of shmita (sabbatical years)
(chapters 25 and 27 of Leviticus) were part of the so-called "P" or Priestly Code that Wellhausen believed represented the last stage in the development
Jubilee_(biblical)
Structure described in the Hebrew Bible
keeps the Torah, which was created 2,000 years before the world. In the Priestly Code of Exodus, instead of the Molten Sea is described a bronze laver (basin)
Molten_Sea
Jewish ritual object worn by the High Priest
The priestly breastplate or breastpiece of judgment (Hebrew: חֹשֶׁן ḥōšen) was a sacred breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites, according
Priestly_breastplate
One of the four sources of the Torah in the documentary hypothesis
The Priestly source (or simply P) is perhaps the most widely recognized of the sources underlying the Torah, both stylistically and theologically distinct
Priestly_source
Biblical prophet and seer
having constructed and sanctified altars. According to the Priestly Code/Deuteronomic Code only Aaronic priests/Levites (depending on the underlying tradition)
Samuel
Theocratic organizational structure in ancient Israelite society
"congregation", later used for church. In one particular part of the Priestly Code, the Septuagint instead uses the term συναγωγή, also meaning "gathering"
Qahal
Division among the Levites in Biblical times
and other Levites, in particular the Aaronids, is found only in the Priestly Code, and not in passages that textual scholars attribute to other authors
Gershonites
Fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah
Underlying this ascription to the king of the purpose to carry out the Priestly Code, is the historical fact that Jehoshaphat took heed to organize the administration
Jehoshaphat
Husband of Hannah and father of Samuel in the Books of Samuel
having constructed and sanctified altars. According to the Priestly Code/Deuteronomic Code only Aaronic priests/Levites (depending on the underlying tradition)
Elkanah
Book by Julius Wellhausen
dating from the reign of Josiah (c. 620 BC); and the Priestly source, made up largely of the law-code of Leviticus but with connections to all the other
Prolegomena zur Geschichte Israels
Prolegomena_zur_Geschichte_Israels
Prophet in Abrahamic religions
main categories: The Covenant Code (Exodus 21-23), The Priestly Code (Leviticus and Numbers), and the Deuteronomic Code (Deuteronomy 12-26). Robinson
Moses
American rabbi and academic (1923–2010)
critics, he traced a direct line of development from the Priestly Code (P), to the Holiness Code (H), to the cultic innovations of Ezekiel, to the cultic
Jacob_Milgrom
Person who took the vows of Numbers 6:1–21
6:13–17 Numbers 6:18 Diamond, Eliezer. "An Israelite Self-Offering in the Priestly Code: A New Perspective on the Nazirite". Jewish Quarterly Review, Vol. 88
Nazirite
Tithe mentioned in the Hebrew Bible
the priestly source, scholars believe that much of the Deuteronomic Code was a reaction against the regulations introduced by the Priestly Code, and
Second_tithe
Knotted threads on the corners of a Tallit Gadol or Tallit Katan in Judaism
to tzitzit in Numbers comes from the Priestly Code, while that from Deuteronomy comes from the Deuteronomic Code. They are believed to date to around
Tzitzit
Overview of the early history of Judaism
century BCE. Yehezkel Kaufmann argues that the Priestly source is pre-exilic and that the priestly code in Torah is the codification of pre-prophetic ancient
Origins_of_Judaism
Tenth of agricultural produce, given to the Kohen
which some scholars believe predates the Priestly Code, meaning that according to their view the Priestly Code must post-date the Babylonian Exile, there
First_tithe
Division among the Levites in Biblical times
and other Levites, in particular the Aaronids, is found only in the Priestly Code, and not in passages that textual scholars attribute to other authors
Merarites
One of the Ten Commandments
the moral understanding and legal implementation of consequences. The Priestly Code allowed the victim's next of kin (avenger of blood) to exact retribution
Thou_shalt_not_kill
Jewish holiday
could not enter the home. A further hypothesis maintains that once the Priestly Code was promulgated, the Exodus narrative took on a central function, as
Passover
Miracles attributed to Jesus
the requisite ritual sacrifices as prescribed by the Deuteronomic Code and Priestly Code and to not tell anyone who had healed him. But the man disobeyed
Miracles_of_Jesus
Ceremony performed in Jerusalem by the High Priest of Israel
month, and thus liberal biblical scholars believe that by the time the Priestly Code was compiled, the date of the new year and of the day of atonement had
Yom_Kippur_Temple_service
One of the twelve Tribes of Israel
200 in Numbers 26:14. Singer, Isidore; et al., eds. (1901–1906). "Priestly Code". The Jewish Encyclopedia. New York: Funk & Wagnalls. Richard Elliott
Tribe_of_Simeon
Schismatic traditionalist Catholic organization
Saint Pius X (SSPX; Latin: Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Pii X, lit. 'Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X', FSSPX) is a traditionalist Catholic organization
Society_of_Saint_Pius_X
2003 book by Richard Elliott Friedman
to Wellhausen's model, as it undermines Wellhausen's thesis that the Priestly Code represents the final development of a priest-centred religious practice
The Bible with Sources Revealed
The_Bible_with_Sources_Revealed
Sacrificial offering
different layers in the priestly source, thought by scholars to be one of the source texts of the Torah; the priestly code within the priestly source is believed
Sin_offering
Cakes or loaves of bread which were always present in the Temple in Jerusalem
Within the Torah, the showbread is mentioned exclusively by the Priestly Code and Holiness Code, but certain sections of the Bible, including the Books of
Showbread
Historic town in the Kingdom of Judah
the Amalekites should get a reward. A similar ruling is given in the Priestly Code (Numbers 31:27) and in Joshua 22:8. Scholars[who?] believe that these
Ziklag
Six Levitical cities in the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah
culture, the rights were restricted to just six locations by the time the Priestly Code was compiled—the late 7th century according to textual scholars—and
Cities_of_Refuge
Prohibitions related to foods and drinks
cooking remain legal in many areas. In Judaism, the Deuteronomic Code and Priestly Code explicitly prohibit the bat. Bat meat, like that of all predatory
Food_and_drink_prohibitions
Jewish holiday
Deuteronomy 16, and is found only in those parts of the Bible known as the Priestly Code. Like atzarah, atzeret denotes "day of assembly", from atzar ("to hold
Shemini_Atzeret
Type of animal sacrifice in Judaism
given to God appears to have varied; though the regulations of the Priestly Code point to God's portion being burnt on the altar, Gideon is described
Slaughter_offering
Washing and bathing rituals in Judaism
[citation needed] According to Peake's commentary on the Bible, the Priestly Code specifies that individuals were washed before they could become members
Ritual_washing_in_Judaism
Holiness code is immediately followed by a rule against people cutting their bodies for the benefit of the dead. Textual scholars date the Priestly source
Shaving_in_Judaism
Units of measurement in Jewish religious texts
awkward fit as the omer itself, and is only mentioned by Ezekiel and the Priestly Code; scholars attribute the same explanation to it as with the Omer—that
Biblical and Talmudic units of measurement
Biblical_and_Talmudic_units_of_measurement
Covenant Code The Golden Calf The Ten Commandments (second set) Construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 35-40) The Priestly Code The Holiness Code The Ordination
List_of_Hebrew_Bible_events
Ancient Hindu text
Manusmriti suggest it to be a document predominantly targeted at the Brahmins (priestly class) and the Kshatriyas (king, administration and warrior class). The
Manusmriti
1988 consecrations of SSPX bishops
release from the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X" (Press release). Paris, FR: Priestly Society of Saint Pius X. Archived from the
1988_Écône_consecrations
Requirement in certain religions that some or all members of the clergy be unmarried
rules as the Latin Church or require celibacy for bishops while allowing priestly ordination of married men. In the Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental
Clerical_celibacy
British and American media executive (born 1949)
or what it might cost a person like Miranda Priestly to become a character like Miranda Priestly. Priestly has some positive qualities. Andrea Sachs, the
Anna_Wintour
List of laws at Exodus 34:11–26
have combined all three versions – JE, the Priestly source, and Deuteronomist, together. JE and the Priestly source were interleaved together, altering
Ritual_Decalogue
Russian religious dissenters
within Old Belief is between the relatively conservative popovtsy, or "priestly", who were willing to employ renegade priests from the state church, maintaining
Old_Believers
Exodus 20:22-23:19
Deuteronomic ("D") material and Priestly ("P") material.) According to Joel Baden, "The Covenant Code is a part of E; the priestly laws [of Leviticus and Numbers]
Covenant_Code
the front and back of the code) to identify it as the words of Moses. Most scholars also agree that some form of Priestly source existed, although its
Composition_of_the_Torah
Portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading
"Holiness Code." Noting that Deuteronomy 12:15, 21 permits nonsacrificial slaughter, Milgrom argued that Deuteronomy thus overturned the Priestly law of
Acharei_Mot
Association of Catholic priests attached to Opus Dei
The Priestly Society of the Holy Cross is an association of Catholic diocesan priests which is integrally united to the Prelature of Opus Dei. Part of
Priestly Society of the Holy Cross
Priestly_Society_of_the_Holy_Cross
Scottish academic and minister (1831–1902)
"he is dissatisfied with that scholar's theory of the origin for the Priestly code in the eighth century and leans to a later date." These briefs comments
Andrew_B._Davidson
Discipline within the Roman Catholic Church
1, 4 (esp. at (e) "The law of priestly celibacy existing in the Latin Church is to be kept in its entirety"); 1983 Code of Canon Law, can. 277, §1; Synod
Clerical celibacy in the Catholic Church
Clerical_celibacy_in_the_Catholic_Church
Ukrainian Traditionalist Catholic society
The Priestly Society of Saint Josaphat Kuntsevych (SSJK; Ukrainian: Священиче Братство Святого Священномученика Йосафата "Priestly Fraternity of Saint
Priestly Society of Saint Josaphat
Priestly_Society_of_Saint_Josaphat
Hypothesis to explain the origins and composition of the Torah
the front and back of the code) to identify it as the words of Moses. Most scholars also agree that some form of Priestly source existed, although its
Documentary_hypothesis
First book of the Bible
authorities to produce a single law code for the entire community. The two powerful groups making up the community—the priestly families who controlled the Second
Book_of_Genesis
First five books of the Hebrew Bible
court's production of a law-code) have become heavily debated among academics. Most scholars also agree that some form of Priestly source existed, although
Torah
American Catholic priest
rapist, a Catholic priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei and member of the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross. He was a well-known author and spiritual director
C._John_McCloskey
Second book of the Bible
dwell permanently among his chosen people, along with instructions for the priestly vestments, the altar and its appurtenances, procedures for the ordination
Book_of_Exodus
Varna in Hinduism, one of four castes
has also signified someone who is good and virtuous, not just someone of priestly class. The earliest inferred reference to "Brahmin" as a possible social
Brahmin
Period in Jewish history during the 6th century BCE
Contemporary Debate Regarding the Priestly Writings". In Sarah Shectman, Joel S. Baden (ed.). The strata of the priestly writings: contemporary debate and
Babylonian_captivity
Japanese clan
who also has roots in this region, and when they took over control of priestly duties from the Ō clan, they also instituted Takemikazuchi as the Nakatomi
Ō_clan
Surname list
with the iconic symbol of the priestly benediction of the parsed or touching hands (see photos). Because in Judaism priestly descendancy and patronyms both
Rechtman_(surname)
Country in South Asia
elements remain the same owing to the common source, the Veda, and a common priestly tradition preserved by the Brahmin priests." Flood 1996, p. 35: "It is
India
Israeli Bible scholar and historian (born 1952)
dissertation on the relationship between the Pentateuchal Priestly source and the Holiness code. Knohl lives in Jerusalem and is the father of the three
Israel_Knohl
Catholic religious movement
unwilling to participate in what they considered schism, left and founded the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP), which celebrates the Tridentine Mass
Traditionalist_Catholicism
Medieval judicial practice to determine guilt through a life-threatening experience
ultimately from Proto-Germanic *uzdailiją "that which is dealt out". Priestly cooperation in trials by fire and water was forbidden by Pope Innocent
Trial_by_ordeal
One of the four sources of the Torah in the documentary hypothesis
Torah, together with the Jahwist (or Yahwist), the Deuteronomist and the Priestly source. The Elohist is so named because of its repeated use of the word
Elohist
Core group of ancient Hebrew scriptures
forms (sofiot). The count of 24 was said to be equal to the number of priestly divisions. According to a modern source, the number of books may be related
Hebrew_Bible
1983 codification of canonical legislation for the Latin Catholic Church
which in turn derive from the kingly, the priestly and the prophetic roles or functions of Christ. The 1983 Code of Canon Law contains 1752 canons, or laws
1983_Code_of_Canon_Law
opere operato), and "that the Church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by
Ordination of women and the Catholic Church
Ordination_of_women_and_the_Catholic_Church
Head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025
clergy, steering away from what he named "clericalism" (which dwells on priestly status and authority) and toward an ethic of service (Francis said the
Pope_Francis
Abrahamic monotheistic ethnic religion
preserve the priestly institution and the highest position within Samaritanism is held by the High priest, who is chosen from within the priestly caste of
Samaritanism
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
indicate casual literacy among non-elites. The Romans had an extensive priestly archive, and inscriptions appear throughout the Empire in connection with
Roman_Empire
Deacons and priests who are not members of religious orders
Province: 628. JSTOR 20513817. "Code of Canon Law - IntraText". www.vatican.va. Retrieved May 26, 2017. Roman Cholij, Priestly Celibacy in Patristics and in
Secular_clergy
Cursive writing system used in ancient Egyptian
Hieratic (/haɪəˈrætɪk/; Ancient Greek: ἱερατικά, romanized: hieratiká, lit. 'priestly') is the name given to a cursive writing system used for Ancient Egyptian
Hieratic
Brazilian Catholic priest (born 1967)
best-selling books in Brazil, according to Veja magazine. surpassing the "Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown and all the books of the saga "Twilight". All proceeds from
Marcelo_Rossi
British actress and screenwriter (born 1959)
writing, "Thompson sinking every last tooth into a role that's half Miranda Priestly and half Reynolds Woodcock." In 2022, Thompson starred opposite Daryl McCormack
Emma_Thompson
traditional epithet of the pope. The pontifices were the most important priestly college of the religion in ancient Rome; their name is usually thought
List_of_Latin_phrases_(full)
Country in Southeast Europe
shaped beliefs to the Olympian gods, but ancient Greek religion had no priestly class or systematic dogmas and encompassed other currents, such as popular
Greece
status as both the daughter of a tribal chieftain and the heir to a high priestly office that is usually held by the women of her family means that she is
List_of_fictional_princesses
Formal leaders within established religions
comes from the ecclesiastical Latin Clericus, for those belonging to the priestly class. In turn, the source of the Latin word is from the Ecclesiastical
Clergy
Head of the Catholic Church from 1914 to 1922
Graces. He condemned the misuse of Marian statues and pictures, dressed in priestly robes, which he outlawed 4 April 1916. During World War I, Benedict placed
Pope_Benedict_XV
American-Canadian professional wrestler, rock musician, and actor (born 1970)
Party in an AEW Tag Title tournament match, Riho and Britt Baker vs. Bea Priestly and Emi Sakura". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Archived from the original on October
Chris_Jericho
(May 29, 2025). "Aura Entertainment Buys Wayfarer Studios' Action Comedy 'Code 3,' Starring Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery and Aimee Carrero (EXCLUSIVE)"
List of American films of 2025
List_of_American_films_of_2025
Type of Jewish mysticism
their original source, these traditions eventually made their way into the priestly—that is, esoteric—Mandaean texts ... and into the Kabbalah. R.J. Zwi Werblowsky
Kabbalah
Removal from clerical membership
prior. Milingo had threatened to form a breakaway church without a rule of priestly celibacy, and had himself married. Raymond Lahey, the former Bishop of
Loss_of_clerical_state
Ethnoreligious group native to the Levant
identify as descendants of the Israelite tribes of Ephraim, Manasseh, and the priestly tribe of Levi. They maintain that they represent the most authentic continuation
Samaritans
Religious group
(Brewers), Kambojs or Kambos (Rural caste), Ramgarhias (Carpenters), Brahmins (Priestly class), Rajputs (Kshatriyas – Warriors), Sainis, Rai Sikh (Ironsmiths)
Sikhs
literature, poetry, and antiquities. Last pope to not have been in the priestly orders at the time of his election to the papacy. 218 9 January 1522 –
List_of_popes
Christian church in Andalusia, Spain
exercise their power or have the right to legitimately perform any act of priestly ministry, including those pertaining to the holy sacraments of the Church
Palmarian_Catholic_Church
Religious shaving of hair on the head
institutes have been authorized to use the first clerical tonsure, such as the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (1988), the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign
Tonsure
Continent
Jan Vansina wrote that in the southern savanna 'lords of the land' held priestly roles due to their special relationship with the spirits of the land, and
Africa
Canadian-Irish historical drama television series
absolutely religious, yet they put on armor and they fought. Don't let their priestly status fool you, either. 'They were crazy! They believed totally in Christianity
Vikings_(TV_series)
Ancient Mesopotamian civilization from 3300 to 1900 BC
to the particular patron god or goddess of the city and ruled over by a priestly governor (ensi) or by a king (lugal) who was intimately tied to the city's
Sumer
State of voluntarily being unmarried and sexually abstinent
denominations can be ordained Roman Catholic priests without becoming celibate. Priestly celibacy is not doctrine of the Church (such as the belief in the Assumption
Celibacy
Ancient Egyptian writing system
Egyptian people, simplified glyph forms developed, resulting in the hieratic (priestly) and demotic (popular) scripts. These variants were also more suited than
Egyptian_hieroglyphs
Torah reading
priestly duties, camp purification, restitution for wrongs committed, the wife accused of unfaithfulness (סוטה, sotah), the nazirite, the Priestly Blessing
Naso_(parashah)
U.S. state
and polygamy were enacted. Without the kapu system, many temples and priestly statuses were jeopardized, idols were burned, and participation in Christianity
Hawaii
Religion of the Jewish people
these laws are directed only to men or to women, some only to the ancient priestly groups, the Kohanim and Leviyim (members of the tribe of Levi), some only
Judaism
Early medieval cultural group in Britain
was not good when Alfred came to the throne. Alfred saw kingship as a priestly office, a shepherd for his people. One book that was particularly valuable
Anglo-Saxons
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Priestley.
Boy/Male
Spanish
Priest.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English
The Priest's Village; Priest's Town; Priest's Settlement
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Priest's Meadow
Boy/Male
Hindu
Priest
Boy/Male
Tamil
Priest
Boy/Male
Native American
Priest.
Boy/Male
English American
Priest's town.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Priest
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit
Priest
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Yorkshire)
English (mainly Yorkshire) : habitational name from any of the various minor places so named, especially the one in North Yorkshire. These are named from Old English prēost ‘priest’ + lēah ‘wood’, ‘clearing’, i.e. a wood or clearing belonging to the Church.
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Priest's Meadow
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Priestley.Americanized form of German Pressler.
Boy/Male
Latin
Priest.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English
From the Priest's Meadow
Boy/Male
Tamil
Priest
Boy/Male
Muslim
Priest
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Priest's Meadow
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly West Midlands)
English (mainly West Midlands) : from Middle English pr(i)est ‘minister of the Church’ (Old English prēost, from Latin presbyter, Greek presbyteros ‘elder’, ‘counselor’, comparative of presbys ‘old man’), used as a nickname, either for someone with a pious manner or possibly for someone who had played the part of a priest in a pageant. It may also have been an occupational name for someone in the service of a priest, and occasionally it may have been used to denote someone suspected of being the son of a priest.A John Priest is recorded as being in Woburn, MA, as early as 1675. The Mayflower Pilgrim Digory Priest of Holland died the first winter at Plymouth in 1620, leaving behind a widow who remarried and two daughters, who did not pass on the family name.
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Muslim, Telugu
Priestly; Prosperous; Lucky; Blissful; Auspicious
PRIESTLY CODE
PRIESTLY CODE
Girl/Female
Australian, French, Latin
Blackbird
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
English
and Charlene.
Female
English
 Pet form of English Genevieve, probably GENNA means "race of women." Compare with another form of Genna.
Female
Portuguese
Portuguese form of Latin Ofelia, OFÉLIA means "help."
Boy/Male
Arthurian Legend Celtic English French American
Tumult; outcry. From the Celtic name Tristan. In Arthurian legend Tristan was a Knight of the...
Boy/Male
Australian, Indonesian
Brave
Boy/Male
Hindu
(Son of evan or son of John)
Boy/Male
Muslim
Boy/Male
Muslim
Hight, Upward
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n.
The quality or state of being priestly.
a.
Of or pertaining to priests, or to the order of priests; relating to the priesthood; priesty; as, sacerdotal dignity; sacerdotal functions.
n.
A priest's cope.
n.
Priests, collectively; the priesthood; -- so called in contempt.
a.
Consisting of, or containing, gristle; like gristle; cartilaginous.
a.
Priestly.
n.
A high priest.
n.
any priestly garment.
v. t.
To ordain as priest.
n.
One who officiates at the altar, or performs the rites of sacrifice; one who acts as a mediator between men and the divinity or the gods in any form of religion; as, Buddhist priests.
adv.
Closely; concisely.
a.
Without a priest.
a.
Priestly.
n.
The office or character of a priest; the priestly function.
a.
Thick set with bristles, or with hairs resembling bristles; rough.
a.
Controlled or oppressed by priests; as, a priest-ridden people.
v. t.
To deprive or divest or a frock; specifically, to deprive of priestly character or privilege; as, to unfrock a priest.
a.
Of or pertaining to a priest or the priesthood; sacerdotal; befitting or becoming a priest; as, the priestly office; a priestly farewell.
n.
The chief priest.