Aaronic

[ ai-ron-ik, a-ron- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Aaron.
2. pertaining or belonging to the order of Jewish priests descended from Aaron.
3. of the second, or lesser, order of priesthood in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4. priestly.

Aaronic

/ ɛəˈrɒnɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to Aaron, his family, or the priestly dynasty initiated by him
2. of or relating to the Israelite high priesthood
3. of or relating to the priesthood in general
4. Mormon Church denoting or relating to the second order of the Mormon priesthood

Word History and Origins

Origin of Aaronic¹

First recorded in 1870–75; Aaron + -ic

Example Sentences

The civic and outdoor activities of scouting and the church’s more purely spiritual training are seamlessly combined: boys are divided into the same age groups in both settings, and their bishop-appointed scoutmaster on Wednesday night is also the man who guides them on Sunday through the stages of the Aaronic priesthood, in which boys 12 to 18 years old take on growing sacred duties.

From New York Times

He is also a "high-priest after the order of Melchizedek" according to Ps. cx.; so that the Aaronic priesthood and ceremonial are surpassed as well as the Mosaic legislation, by the sacrifice of Calvary and intercession of the risen Redeemer.

From Project Gutenberg

This led to a prolonged controversy; Hooper had already denounced the “Aaronic vestments” and the oath by the saints prescribed in the new Ordinal; and he refused to be consecrated according to its rites.

From Project Gutenberg

The vestments and ornaments of the priests are very fine, and suggest the attire of the Aaronic priesthood.

From Project Gutenberg

He is all this now at the right hand of God, for not only are all the essentials of the Aaronic priesthood fulfilled in Him, but He is "a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek"; and when He is manifested again on earth to take up His throne and reign, "He shall be a priest upon His throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both."

From Project Gutenberg