high-priesthood (Meaning)
high-priesthood (n.)
The office, dignity, or position of a high priest.
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high-priesthood Sentence Examples
- The high-priesthood in ancient Israel was reserved for descendants of Aaron.
- The high priest held the highest religious office in the Israelite priesthood.
- The high-priesthood was responsible for overseeing the Temple and performing sacrifices.
- The high priest wore special garments and carried a breastplate with 12 gems representing the tribes of Israel.
- The high-priesthood was a lifelong position, and the high priest served as a mediator between God and the people.
- During the Maccabean period, the high-priesthood became a political office.
- Jesus Christ is said to have been a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
- The high-priesthood in the Catholic Church is held by the pope.
- The high-priesthood in some Protestant churches is a position of leadership and teaching.
- The high-priesthood in the Latter-day Saint movement is made up of several individuals who hold keys of priesthood authority.
FAQs About the word high-priesthood
The office, dignity, or position of a high priest.
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antagonist,opponent, opponent, adversary, antagonist, enemy, adversary, enemy, rival, foe
The high-priesthood in ancient Israel was reserved for descendants of Aaron.
The high priest held the highest religious office in the Israelite priesthood.
The high-priesthood was responsible for overseeing the Temple and performing sacrifices.
The high priest wore special garments and carried a breastplate with 12 gems representing the tribes of Israel.
