High Priest, the

Specially called of God Exodus 28:1,2; Hebrews 5:4
Consecrated to his office Exodus 40:13; Leviticus 8:12
WAS CALLED
- The priest Exodus 29:30; Nehemiah 7:65
- God's high priest Acts 23:4
- Ruler of the people Exodus 22:28; Acts 23:5
The office of, hereditary Exodus 29:29
Next in rank to the king Lamentations 2:6
Often exercised chief civil power 1 Samuel 4:18
DUTIES OF
- Offering gifts and sacrifices Hebrews 5:1
- Lighting the sacred lamps Exodus 30:8; Numbers 8:3
- Making atonement in the most holy place once a year Leviticus 16:1-34; Hebrews 9:7
- Bearing before the Lord the names of Israel for a memorial Exodus 28:12,29
- Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim 1 Samuel 23:9-12; 30:7,8
- Consecrating the Levites Numbers 9:11-21
- Appointing priests to offices 1 Samuel 2:36
- Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury 2 Kings 12:10; 22:4
- Presiding in the superior court Matthew 26:3,57-62; Acts 5:21-28; 23:1-5
- Taking the census of the people Numbers 1:3
- Blessing the people Leviticus 9:22,23
Sometimes enabled to prophesy John 11:49-52
Assisted by a deputy 2 Samuel 15:24; Luke 3:2
THE DEPUTY OF
- Called the second priest 2 Kings 25:18
- Had oversight of the tabernacle Numbers 4:16
- Had oversight of the Levites Numbers 3:32
To marry a virgin of Aaron's family Leviticus 21:13,14
Forbidden to mourn for any Leviticus 21:1-12
To be tender and compassionate Hebrews 5:2
Needed to sacrifice for himself Hebrews 5:1-3
SPECIAL GARMENTS OF
- Ephod with its curious girdle Exodus 28:6,7
- Girdle Exodus 28:4,39
- Broidered coat Exodus 28:4,39
- Robe of the ephod Exodus 28:31-35
- Breastplate Exodus 28:15-29
- Linen mitre Exodus 28:4,39
- Plate or crown of gold, &c Exodus 28:36-38
Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c Exodus 28:3; 36:1; 39:1
Were for beauty and ornament Exodus 28:2
Worn at his consecration
Leviticus 8:7,9
- Worn seven days after consecration Exodus 29:30
- Descended to his successors Exodus 29:29
Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in The holy place Leviticus 16:4
Office of, promised to the posterity of Phinehas for his zeal Numbers 25:12,13
Family of Eli degraded from office of, for bad conduct 1 Samuel 2:27-36
Sometimes deposed by the kings 1 Kings 2:27
Office of, made annual by the Romans John 11:49-51; Acts 4:6
TYPIFIED CHRIST IN
- Being called of God Hebrews 5:4,5
- His title Hebrews 3:1
- His appointment Isaiah 61:1; John 1:32-34
- Making atonement Leviticus 16:33; Hebrews 2:17
- Splendid dress Exodus 28:2; John 1:14
- Being liable to temptation Hebrews 2:18
- Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant Hebrews 4:15; 5:1,2
- Marrying a virgin Leviticus 21:13,14; 2 Corinthians 11:2
- Holiness of office Leviticus 21:15; Hebrews 7:26
- Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement Leviticus 16:1-34; Hebrews 1:3
- Bearing the names of Israel upon his heart Exodus 28:29; Song of Solomon 8:6
- Alone entering into most holy place Hebrews 9:7,12,24; 4:14
- Interceding Numbers 16:43-48; Hebrews 7:25
- Blessing Leviticus 9:22,23; Acts 3:26
INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN
- Needing to make atonement for his own sins Hebrews 5:2,3; 7:26-28; 9:7
- Being of the order of Aaron Hebrews 6:20; 7:11-17; 8:4,5,1,2,6
- Being made without an oath Hebrews 7:20-22
- Not being able to continue Hebrews 7:23,24
- Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices Hebrews 9:25,26,28; 10:11,12,14
- Entering into holiest every year Hebrews 9:7,12,25

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