Thematic Bible: The high priest
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The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
With a stedfast gaze at the Sanhedrin, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived with a good conscience before God to this day." Then the High Priest Ananias ordered those who stood near Paul to strike him on the mouth. "You whited sepulcher," exclaimed Paul, "God will strike you! You are sitting there to judge me according to the law, are you? And do you command me to be struck, contrary to the Law?" read more.
"Do you rail at God's high priest?" said the bystanders. "Brothers, I did not know that he was the high priest," exclaimed Paul, "for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of my people."
"Do you rail at God's high priest?" said the bystanders. "Brothers, I did not know that he was the high priest," exclaimed Paul, "for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of my people."
Then the chief priests and the elders of the people met together in the court of the palace of the high priest who was called Caiaphas,
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Then all his disciples forsook him and fled; but those who had apprehended Jesus led him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had assembled. Now Peter was following him, afar off, as far as the courtyard of the high priest; and when he got in, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end. And the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to get false evidence against Jesus, in order that they might have him executed; read more.
but they found none, although many false witnesses came forward. However, at last two came forward who said, "This fellow declared, 'I can destroy the Temple of God and build it in three days.'" Rising to his feet the high priest asked Jesus. "Do you make no answer? What is it that these are testifying against you?"
but they found none, although many false witnesses came forward. However, at last two came forward who said, "This fellow declared, 'I can destroy the Temple of God and build it in three days.'" Rising to his feet the high priest asked Jesus. "Do you make no answer? What is it that these are testifying against you?"
When they heard this they went at early dawn to the Temple, and began to teach. Meantime when the high priest and his followers arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin and all the Council of the Elders of the sons of Israel, and sent to the prison to fetch the apostles. But the officers who went did not find them in the prison; so they came back and reported, "The prison we found locked fast, with the guards stationed at the doors, but when they were opened we found no one inside." read more.
When the officer in charge of the Temple and the high priest heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, wondering what would come of it. And some one came and told them that the very men whom they had put in prison were standing in the Temple, and teaching to the people. On this the officer went off with his men and fetched them, not, however, by force, for they were afraid that the people would stone them. So they brought them, and stood them before the Sanhedrin. Then the high priest questioned them. "We strictly forbade you, did we not, to teach about this Name, and here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us."
When the officer in charge of the Temple and the high priest heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, wondering what would come of it. And some one came and told them that the very men whom they had put in prison were standing in the Temple, and teaching to the people. On this the officer went off with his men and fetched them, not, however, by force, for they were afraid that the people would stone them. So they brought them, and stood them before the Sanhedrin. Then the high priest questioned them. "We strictly forbade you, did we not, to teach about this Name, and here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us."
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices
For by one single offering he has perfected forever those whom he is sanctifying.
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Nor did he enter to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest entered into the sanctuary, year after year, with blood that was not his own; (for in that case he would have needed to suffer repeatedly, ever since the foundation of the world;)but now, once for all, at the end of the ages, he has appeared to abolish sin, but the offering of himself.
For while every priest stands, day after day, at his ministrations, and many times repeats the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins, this Priest, after offering one Sacrifice for sins, sat down forever on God's right hand;
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Being of the order of aaron
whither Jesus himself is entered as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.
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Now if there were perfection through the Levitical priesthood, (and it was under it that the people received the Law) why was it still necessary for another kind of priest to arise, after the order of Melchizedek, instead of being reckoned according to the order of Aaron? For when the priesthood changes, of necessity the law also changes. He who is thus described belonged to another tribe, not one member of which has ever served at the altar. read more.
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood. And this is yet more abundantly clear if, after the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another Priest, who has become such, not according to the law of a transitory enactment, but according to the energy of an indissoluble life. For the words are in evidence, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
For it is evident that our Lord was descended from Judah, a tribe of which Moses said nothing concerning the priesthood. And this is yet more abundantly clear if, after the likeness of Melchizedek, there arises another Priest, who has become such, not according to the law of a transitory enactment, but according to the energy of an indissoluble life. For the words are in evidence, Thou art a priest forever after the order of Melchizedek.
Now were he on earth, he would not even be a priest, since there are here those who present the gifts according to the Law??5 those priests who serve a mere outline and shadow of the heavenly reality, just as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to build the Tabernacle. "See", he says, "that you make everything on the pattern showed you on the mountain."
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Needing to make atonement for his own sins
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,
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For we needed just such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens; one who has no need, like the high priests, to offer up daily sacrifices, first for his own sins, then for those of the people. For his sacrifice was made once for all, when he offered up himself. For the Law appoints human beings to be high priests, men with all their weakness; but the word of the oath, which was later than the Law, appoints a Son, perfected forevermore.
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Entering into holiest every year
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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not taking the blood of goats and oxen, but his own blood, and entered once for all into the Holy Place, obtaining for us an eternal redemption.
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Nor did he enter to offer himself repeatedly, as the high priest entered into the sanctuary, year after year, with blood that was not his own;
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Alone entering into most holy place
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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not taking the blood of goats and oxen, but his own blood, and entered once for all into the Holy Place, obtaining for us an eternal redemption.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Marrying a virgin
I have a divine jealousy on your behalf; for I betrothed you to one only husband, even to Christ, that I might present you to him, a chaste virgin.
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The high priest » Made by divine wisdom given to bezaleel, &c
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Bearing the names of israel upon his heart
The high priest » Duties of » Enquiring of God by urim and thummim
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Interceding
Hence also he is able to continue saving to the uttermost those who are ever drawing near to God through him, seeing that he is ever living to intercede for them.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Holiness of office
For we needed just such a high priest, holy, innocent, undefiled, separated from sinners, and exalted above the heavens;
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » Making atonement
And so it was necessary that he should in all points be made like his brothers, so that he might become a compassionate and faithful high priest, in all that relates to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
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The high priest » Consecrated to his office
The high priest » Worn at his consecration
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant
For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,
The high priest » Was called » The priest
The high priest » Duties of » Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury
The high priest » Duties of » Bearing before the lord the names of israel for a memorial
The high priest » Special garments of » Broidered coat
The high priest » Special garments of » Linen mitre
The high priest » Special garments of » Girdle
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement
He being an emanation of God's glory and stamp of his substance, and upholding the universe by the utterances of his power, after by himself making purification of our sins, has taken his seat on the right hand of the Majesty on High.
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The high priest » Typified Christ in » His appointment
John also bore this testimony, saying. "I saw the Spirit like a dove descend from heaven and rest upon him. And I did not recognize him, but He who sent me to baptize in water said to me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and resting upon him, is he who baptizes in the Holy Spirit.' This I have seen, and I am become a witness to the fact that he is the Son of God."
The high priest » Duties of » Making atonement in the most holy place once a year
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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The high priest » Duties of » Lighting the sacred lamps
The high priest » Assisted by a deputy
during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John, the son of Zachariah, in the Desert.
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The high priest » Was called » Ruler of the people
"Brothers, I did not know that he was the high priest," exclaimed Paul, "for it is written, Thou shalt not speak evil of a ruler of my people."
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The high priest » Office of, made annual by the romans
and Annas, the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the members of the high priests family were present.
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But one of their number, Caiaphas by name, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation be destroyed." now he did not say this of his own accord; but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was about to die in behalf of the nation,
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Splendid dress
And the Word became flesh and tented with us. And we gazed on his glory??lory as of the Father's only Son??ull of grace and truth.
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The high priest » To marry a virgin of aaron's family
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Blessing
The high priest » Duties of » Blessing the people
The high priest » Forbidden to mourn for any
The high priest » Office of, promised to the posterity of phinehas for his zeal
The high priest » Family of eli degraded from office of, for bad conduct
The high priest » Next in rank to the king
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Being made without an oath
mightier because it was not promised apart from an oath. For although those priests became such without an oath, He had an oath form God who said to him, The Lord hath sworn and will not change, Thou art a priest forever. And by so much Jesus becomes the guarantor of a better covenant.
The high priest » Inferior to Christ in » Not being able to continue
And they indeed have been made priests, many in number, because they have been prevented by death from continuing; but he, because of his abiding forever, holds his priesthood inviolable.
The high priest » Special garments of » Plate or crown of gold, &c
The high priest » Special garments of » Robe of the ephod
The high priest » Special garments of » Breastplate
The high priest » Duties of » Consecrating the levites
The high priest » Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place
The high priest » Special garments of » Ephod with its curious girdle
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Being called of God
Again no one takes this honorable office for himself, but he is called by God, just as Aaron was. So even the Christ was not raised to the high glory of the priesthood by himself, but on the contrary by Him who said to him. Thou art my Son; this day have I become thy Father;
The high priest » The deputy of » Called the second priest
The high priest » Duties of » Appointing priests to offices
The high priest » Often exercised chief civil power
The high priest » Needed to sacrifice for himself
For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins. He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness, and because of this weakness he is bound to offer sin-offerings not only for the people, but also for himself.
The high priest » Sometimes enabled to prophesy
But one of their number, Caiaphas by name, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people, rather than the whole nation be destroyed." now he did not say this of his own accord; but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus was about to die in behalf of the nation, read more.
and not in behalf of the nation alone, but in order that he might gather into one the widely scattered children of God.
and not in behalf of the nation alone, but in order that he might gather into one the widely scattered children of God.
The high priest » Specially called of God
The high priest » Typified Christ in » Being liable to temptation
For inasmuch as he himself has suffered, being tempted, he is also able instantly to succor those who are tempted, he is also able instantly to succor those who are tempted.
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The high priest » The deputy of » Had oversight of the tabernacle
The high priest » The deputy of » Had oversight of the levites
The high priest » Worn » Worn » Consecration
The high priest » Worn » Worn » Consecration » Seven days » After
The high priest » Sometimes deposed by the kings
The high priest » The office of, hereditary
The high priest » Typified Christ in » His title
Therefore, holy brothers, comrades of a heavenly calling, fix your thoughts then upon Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession.
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The high priest » Duties of » Taking the census of the people
The high priest » Duties of » Offering gifts and sacrifices
For every high priest chosen from time to time from among men is appointed on behalf of men, in matters relating to God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices on behalf of sins.
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The high priest » To be tender and compassionate
He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and erring, since he himself also is encompassed with moral weakness,
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The high priest » Were for beauty and ornament
The high priest » Was called » God's high priest
"Do you rail at God's high priest?" said the bystanders.
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Holy of holies » The high priest » Made atonement for
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, not without blood of atonement
Holy of holies » The high priest » Offered incense in
Holy of holies » The high priest » Entered, in ordinary priest's dress
Holy of holies » The high priest » Not to enter, at all times
Holy of holies » The high priest » Alone to enter, once a year
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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Scapegoat » Communicated uncleanness to » The high priest
the sacred Veil » The high priest » Allowed to enter but once a year
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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the sacred Veil » The high priest » Could not enter without blood
but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.
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the sacred Veil » The high priest » Alone allowed to enter within
Such then were the arrangements. Into the outer tent the priests enter continually in the performance of their duties; but into the inner tent the high priest only goes alone, once a year, and that not without blood, which he offers for himself and for the ignorances of the people.