Meaning
Aaron is a Hebrew and biblical masculine proper name traditionally associated with “exalted,” “high mountain,” or “mountain of strength.”
The exact etymology of the name is uncertain.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Aaron was the elder brother of Moses and Miriam and the first high priest of Israel.
God appointed Aaron and his sons to the priesthood, and Aaron assisted Moses in speaking to Pharaoh and leading the children of Israel out of Egypt.
Aaron served in the tabernacle and was involved in significant events during Israel’s wilderness journey.
Key References
- Exodus 4:14-16
- Exodus 7:1-12
- Exodus 28:1-4
- Exodus 32:1-35
- Leviticus 8:1-36
- Leviticus 9:1-24
- Numbers 12:1-15
- Numbers 16:1-50
- Numbers 17:1-13
- Numbers 20:22-29
- Numbers 33:38-39
- Deuteronomy 9:20
- Psalm 106:16
- Luke 1:5
- Hebrews 5:1-5
- Hebrews 7:11
Related Terms
- Moses
- Miriam
- High Priest
- Priest
- Tabernacle
- Nadab
- Abihu
- Eleazar
- Ithamar