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High Priest, The
102 passages cited, from 1 classic reference work.
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- Exodus 22:28Torrey WAS CALLED — Ruler of the people
¶ Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.
- Exodus 28:1Torrey Specially called of God
And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron’s sons.
- Exodus 28:2Torrey Specially called of God
And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty.
- Exodus 28:3Torrey Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c
And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
- Exodus 28:4Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Girdle
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest’s office.
- Exodus 28:6Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Ephod with its curious girdle
¶ And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work.
- Exodus 28:7Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Ephod with its curious girdle
It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together.
- Exodus 28:12Torrey DUTIES OF — Bearing before the Lord the names of Israel for a memorial
And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.
- Exodus 28:15–29Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Breastplate
¶ And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it. Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span…
- Exodus 28:29Torrey DUTIES OF — Bearing before the Lord the names of Israel for a memorial
And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.
- Exodus 28:31–35Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Robe of the ephod
¶ And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue. And there shall be an hole in the top of it, in the midst thereof: it shall have a binding of woven work round about the hole of it, as it were the hole of an habergeon, that it be not rent. ¶ And…
- Exodus 28:36–38Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Plate or crown of gold, &c
¶ And thou shalt make a plate of pure gold, and grave upon it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD. And thou shalt put it on a blue lace, that it may be upon the mitre; upon the forefront of the mitre it shall be. And it shall be upon…
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- Exodus 28:39 Torrey SPECIAL GARMENTS OF — Girdle
- Exodus 29:29 Torrey The office of, hereditary
- Exodus 29:30 Torrey WAS CALLED — The priest
- Exodus 30:8 Torrey DUTIES OF — Lighting the sacred lamps
- Exodus 36:1 Torrey Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c
- Exodus 39:1 Torrey Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c
- Exodus 40:13 Torrey Consecrated to his office
- Leviticus 8:7 Torrey Worn at his consecration
- Leviticus 8:9 Torrey Worn at his consecration
- Leviticus 8:12 Torrey Consecrated to his office
- Leviticus 9:22 Torrey DUTIES OF — Blessing the people
- Leviticus 9:23 Torrey DUTIES OF — Blessing the people
- Leviticus 16:1–34 Torrey DUTIES OF — Making atonement in the most holy place once a year
- Leviticus 16:4 Torrey Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place
- Leviticus 16:33 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Making atonement
- Leviticus 21:1–12 Torrey Forbidden to mourn for any
- Leviticus 21:13 Torrey To marry a virgin of Aaron's family
- Leviticus 21:14 Torrey To marry a virgin of Aaron's family
- Leviticus 21:15 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Holiness of office
- Numbers 1:3 Torrey DUTIES OF — Taking the census of the people
- Numbers 3:32 Torrey THE DEPUTY OF — Had oversight of the Levites
- Numbers 4:16 Torrey THE DEPUTY OF — Had oversight of the tabernacle
- Numbers 8:3 Torrey DUTIES OF — Lighting the sacred lamps
- Numbers 9:11–21 Torrey DUTIES OF — Consecrating the Levites
- Numbers 16:43–48 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Interceding
- Numbers 25:12 Torrey Office of, promised to the posterity of Phinehas for his zeal
- Numbers 25:13 Torrey Office of, promised to the posterity of Phinehas for his zeal
- 1 Samuel 2:27–36 Torrey Family of Eli degraded from office of, for bad conduct
- 1 Samuel 2:36 Torrey DUTIES OF — Appointing priests to offices
- 1 Samuel 4:18 Torrey Often exercised chief civil power
- 1 Samuel 23:9–12 Torrey DUTIES OF — Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim
- 1 Samuel 30:7 Torrey DUTIES OF — Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim
- 1 Samuel 30:8 Torrey DUTIES OF — Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim
- 2 Samuel 15:24 Torrey Assisted by a deputy
- 1 Kings 2:27 Torrey Sometimes deposed by the kings
- 2 Kings 12:10 Torrey DUTIES OF — Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury
- 2 Kings 22:4 Torrey DUTIES OF — Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury
- 2 Kings 25:18 Torrey THE DEPUTY OF — Called the second priest
- Nehemiah 7:65 Torrey WAS CALLED — The priest
- Song of Songs 8:6 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Bearing the names of Israel upon his heart
- Isaiah 61:1 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — His appointment
- Lamentations 2:6 Torrey Next in rank to the king
- Matthew 26:3 Torrey DUTIES OF — Presiding in the superior court
- Matthew 26:57–62 Torrey DUTIES OF — Presiding in the superior court
- Luke 3:2 Torrey Assisted by a deputy
- John 1:14 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Splendid dress
- John 1:32–34 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — His appointment
- John 11:49–52 Torrey Sometimes enabled to prophesy
- John 11:49–51 Torrey Office of, made annual by the Romans
- Acts 3:26 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Blessing
- Acts 4:6 Torrey Office of, made annual by the Romans
- Acts 5:21–28 Torrey DUTIES OF — Presiding in the superior court
- Acts 23:1–5 Torrey DUTIES OF — Presiding in the superior court
- Acts 23:4 Torrey WAS CALLED — God's high priest
- Acts 23:5 Torrey WAS CALLED — Ruler of the people
- 2 Corinthians 11:2 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Marrying a virgin
- Hebrews 1:3 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement
- Hebrews 2:17 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Making atonement
- Hebrews 2:18 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Being liable to temptation
- Hebrews 3:1 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — His title
- Hebrews 4:14 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Alone entering into most holy place
- Hebrews 4:15 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant
- Hebrews 5:1 Torrey DUTIES OF — Offering gifts and sacrifices
- Hebrews 5:1–3 Torrey Needed to sacrifice for himself
- Hebrews 5:2 Torrey To be tender and compassionate
- Hebrews 5:3 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Needing to make atonement for his own sins
- Hebrews 5:4 Torrey Specially called of God
- Hebrews 5:5 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Being called of God
- Hebrews 6:20 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 7:11–17 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 7:20–22 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being made without an oath
- Hebrews 7:23 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Not being able to continue
- Hebrews 7:24 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Not being able to continue
- Hebrews 7:25 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Interceding
- Hebrews 7:26 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Holiness of office
- Hebrews 7:26–28 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Needing to make atonement for his own sins
- Hebrews 8:1 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 8:2 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 8:4 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 8:5 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 8:6 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Being of the order of Aaron
- Hebrews 9:7 Torrey DUTIES OF — Making atonement in the most holy place once a year
- Hebrews 9:12 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Alone entering into most holy place
- Hebrews 9:24 Torrey TYPIFIED CHRIST IN — Alone entering into most holy place
- Hebrews 9:25 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
- Hebrews 9:26 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
- Hebrews 9:28 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
- Hebrews 10:11 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
- Hebrews 10:12 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
- Hebrews 10:14 Torrey INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN — Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
In the topical indexes
Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897) · 125 references, grouped by sub-topic
- Specially called of God Ex 28:1,2; Heb 5:4
- Consecrated to his office Ex 40:13; Le 8:12
- WAS CALLED
- The office of, hereditary Ex 29:29
- Next in rank to the king La 2:6
- Often exercised chief civil power 1Sa 4:18
- DUTIES OF
- Offering gifts and sacrifices Heb 5:1
- Lighting the sacred lamps Ex 30:8; Nu 8:3
- Making atonement in the most holy place once a year Le 16:1-34; Heb 9:7
- Bearing before the Lord the names of Israel for a memorial Ex 28:12,29
- Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim 1Sa 23:9-12; 30:7,8
- Consecrating the Levites Nu 9:11-21
- Appointing priests to offices 1Sa 2:36
- Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury 2Ki 12:10; 22:4
- Presiding in the superior court Mt 26:3,57-62; Ac 5:21-28; 23:1-5
- Taking the census of the people Nu 1:3
- Blessing the people Le 9:22,23
- Sometimes enabled to prophesy Joh 11:49-52
- Assisted by a deputy 2Sa 15:24; Lu 3:2
- THE DEPUTY OF
- To marry a virgin of Aaron's family Le 21:13,14
- Forbidden to mourn for any Le 21:1-12
- To be tender and compassionate Heb 5:2
- Needed to sacrifice for himself Heb 5:1-3
- SPECIAL GARMENTS OF
- Ephod with its curious girdle Ex 28:6,7
- Girdle Ex 28:4,39
- Broidered coat Ex 28:4,39
- Robe of the ephod Ex 28:31-35
- Breastplate Ex 28:15-29
- Linen mitre Ex 28:4,39
- Plate or crown of gold, &c Ex 28:36-38
- Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c Ex 28:3; 36:1; 39:1
- Were for beauty and ornament Ex 28:2
- Worn at his consecration Le 8:7,9
- Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place Le 16:4
- Office of, promised to the posterity of Phinehas for his zeal Nu 25:12,13
- Family of Eli degraded from office of, for bad conduct 1Sa 2:27-36
- Sometimes deposed by the kings 1Ki 2:27
- Office of, made annual by the Romans Joh 11:49-51; Ac 4:6
- TYPIFIED CHRIST IN
- Being called of God Heb 5:4,5
- His title Heb 3:1
- His appointment Isa 61:1; Joh 1:32-34
- Making atonement Le 16:33; Heb 2:17
- Splendid dress Ex 28:2; Joh 1:14
- Being liable to temptation Heb 2:18
- Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant Heb 4:15; 5:1,2
- Marrying a virgin Le 21:13,14; 2Co 11:2
- Holiness of office Le 21:15; Heb 7:26
- Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement Le 16:1-34; Heb 1:3
- Bearing the names of Israel upon his heart Ex 28:29; So 8:6
- Alone entering into most holy place Heb 9:7,12,24; 4:14
- Interceding Nu 16:43-48; Heb 7:25
- Blessing Le 9:22,23; Ac 3:26
- INFERIOR TO CHRIST IN
- Needing to make atonement for his own sins Heb 5:2,3; 7:26-28; 9:7
- Being of the order of Aaron Heb 6:20; 7:11-17; 8:4,5,1,2,6
- Being made without an oath Heb 7:20-22
- Not being able to continue Heb 7:23,24
- Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices Heb 9:25,26,28; 10:11,12,14
- Entering into holiest every year Heb 9:7,12,25
Texts: Torrey's New Topical Textbook (1897), from the CrossWire SWORD modules (public domain). Verse references were parsed from the works' own markup and checked against the KJV verse list.