"pidyon haBen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pidyon haBens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s|nolinkhead=1}} pidyon haBen (usually uncountable, plural pidyon haBens)
  1. (Judaism) A ceremony in which a firstborn son is redeemed by a kohen, in order to release him from his obligation from serving in the Temple. Wikipedia link: pidyon haben Tags: Judaism, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Judaism Synonyms: pidyon haben, Pidyon Haben
    Sense id: en-pidyon_haBen-en-noun-sc5Ucjx3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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