abasohozabitambo

How to say it

Meaning

Priests, especially in Old Testament tradition, whose role is to carry out ritual sacrifices.

Good to know

plural of umusohozabitambo (aba- class); rare, mainly biblical/liturgical register.

Examples

• Abasohozabitambo bo mu Isezerano rya Kera batambaga inka n'intama.The priests of the Old Testament sacrificed cattle and sheep.
• Ese abasohozabitambo bahoraga bambara imyenda yihariye?Did the sacrificing priests always wear special garments?
• Abasohozabitambo ntibemererwaga kwinjira mu hera hatariho impamvu.The sacrificing priests were not allowed to enter the sanctuary without reason.