high-priestship (Meaning)

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high-priestship (n.)

High-priesthood.

Synonyms & Antonyms of high-priestship

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high-priestship Sentence Examples

  1. The high-priestship was reserved for the most respected member of the Israelite tribe.
  2. Upon the death of the previous high priest, the high-priestship would pass to his eldest son.
  3. The high priest held an equal rank to the king and played a significant role in the governance of the Israelites.
  4. The high-priestship was a lifetime position, and its holder could only be removed for serious misconduct.
  5. The candidate for high-priestship was anointed with holy oil and underwent a purification ritual.
  6. The high priest was responsible for leading religious ceremonies, including sacrifices, prayers, and blessings.
  7. The high-priestship symbolized the covenant between God and the Israelites and was considered a sacred office.
  8. The high priest wore a unique set of garments, including a linen ephod and a breastplate adorned with precious stones.
  9. The high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year, on the Day of Atonement, to offer a sacrifice for the sins of the people.
  10. The high-priestship continued until the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD, after which it was abolished.

FAQs About the word high-priestship

High-priesthood.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The high-priestship was reserved for the most respected member of the Israelite tribe.

Upon the death of the previous high priest, the high-priestship would pass to his eldest son.

The high priest held an equal rank to the king and played a significant role in the governance of the Israelites.

The high-priestship was a lifetime position, and its holder could only be removed for serious misconduct.