Meaning of pidyon haBen | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
   Judaism, uncountable, usually
2. Alternative spelling of pidyon haBen.
   Judaism, alt-of, alternative, uncountable, usually

Examples

“The Pidyon Haben applies to the firstborn of the mother only; thus, if one has four or five sons born to him by four or five virgin wives, he is bound to redeem them all.”

CEFR level