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Mitre

(Heb. mitsnepheth), something rolled round the head; the turban or head-dress of the high priest (Ex. 28:4, 37, 39; 29:6, etc.). In the Authorized Version of Ezek. 21:26, this Hebrew word is rendered “diadem,” but in the Revised Version, “mitre.” It was a twisted band of fine linen, 8 yards in length, coiled into the form of a cap, and worn on official occasions (Lev. 8:9; 16:4; Zech. 3:5). On the front of it was a golden plate with the inscription, “Holiness to the Lord.” The mitsnepheth differed from the mitre or head-dress (migba’ah) of the common priest. (See BONNET.)

Also from Smith's (1884) +

(something rolled around the head), the turban or headdress of the high priest, made of fine linen cloth, eight yards long, folded around the head. On the front was a gold plate on which was inscribed Holiness to the Lord . (Exodus 28:4,37,39; 39:28,30; Leviticus 8:9)

In the Bible

9

Verses where Mitre is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • Exodus 28:4

    These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

  • Exodus 28:37

    Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

  • Exodus 28:39

    You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.

  • Exodus 29:6

    Put the turban on his head and attach the holy diadem to the turban.

  • Exodus 39:28

    as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen,

  • Exodus 39:31

    Then they fastened to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

+3 more verses naming Mitre.

Scripture on Mitre

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Mitre references

5

Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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