umutambyi

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Meaning

a person, especially in traditional or Old Testament religious contexts, who performs sacred rites and sacrifices; also used for a Catholic priest.

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Often used in Bible translation for 'priest' (e.g. the Levites), distinct from umupadiri, which is specifically a Catholic priest.

Examples

• Umutambyi yatambye igitambo.The priest offered the sacrifice.
• Ese uwo ni umutambyi mukuru?Is that the high priest?
• Ntabwo ari umutambyi, ni umuleviti gusa.He is not a priest, only a Levite.
• Umutambyi azasenga ku mazu y'Imana.The priest will pray at the house of God.

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