1. kohen - Noun
2. Kohen - Proper noun
A male given name transferred from the surname.
A Jewish surname from Hebrew.
kohen (plural kohens or kohanim)
(Judaism) Alternative spelling of cohen
According to the Talmud, unadulterated and undefiled pure olive oil with the seal of the kohen gadol (high priest) was needed for the menorah in the Temple, which was required to burn throughout the night every night. Source: Internet
Cliffs of Mount Azazel *Goat for Azazel The Kohen Gadol left the Haichal and walked to the east side of the Azarah (Israelite courtyard). Source: Internet
In a Jewish tradition, still continuing today, on the first birthday of a first-born son, the parents pay the price of five pure-silver coins to a Kohen (priest). Source: Internet
Controversy arose over their authenticity: it was even argued that the letters represented: 'no more than Jewish self-consolation and fantasmagory over the lost dreams of statehood' (Kohen ibid). Source: Internet
Daniela Kohen, a member of a subgroup of the financial aid planning committee and professor of chemistry, helped design the new metrics against which the success of future admissions policy will be evaluated. Source: Internet
It’s worth noting as well that Wiley’s custom-made wooden frames for his paintings include carvings of the Lion of Judah and the blessing hands of the Kohen, or high priest. Source: Internet