The meaning of “מִצְנֶפֶת”
Understanding mitsnepheth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
diadem, mitre. - a tiara, i.e. official turban (of a king or high priest) 1) turban (of the high priest)
מִצְנֶפֶת
diadem, mitre. - a tiara, i.e. official turban (of a king or high priest) 1) turban (of the high priest)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:6 | “And thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon the mitre.” Word: מִצְנֶפֶת (mitsnepheth) | |
| Leviticus 16:4 | “He shall put on the holy linen coat, and he shall have the linen breeches upon his flesh, and shall be girded with a linen girdle, and with the linen mitre shall he be attired: these are holy garments; therefore shall he wash his flesh in water, and so put them on.” Word: מִצְנֶפֶת (mitsnepheth) | |
| Ezekiel 21:26 | “Thus saith the Lord God; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.” Word: מִצְנֶפֶת (mitsnepheth) |