Mitre

(Heb. mitsnepheth), something rolled round the head; the turban or head-dress of the high priest (Ex. 28:4, 37, 39; 29:6, etc.). In the Authorized Version of Ezek. 21:26, this Hebrew word is rendered “diadem,” but in the Revised Version, “mitre.” It was a twisted band of fine linen, 8 yards in length, coiled into the form of a cap, and worn on official occasions (Lev. 8:9; 16:4; Zech. 3:5). On the front of it was a golden plate with the inscription, “Holiness to the Lord.” The mitsnepheth differed from the mitre or head-dress (migba’ah) of the common priest. (See BONNET.)

(something rolled around the head), the turban or headdress of the high priest, made of fine linen cloth, eight yards long, folded around the head. On the front was a gold plate on which was inscribed Holiness to the Lord . (Exodus 28:4,37,39; 39:28,30; Leviticus 8:9)

MI'TRE, the head-dress of the Jewish priest, was of fine flax or linen, made with many folds, making in length eight yards, finished with elegance and taste, and wreathed round the head in the shape of an Eastern turban. It bore upon its front a gold plate, on which was inscribed "Holiness to the Lord." Ex 28:4, 2 Kgs 18:37, Gen 36:39; Ex 29:6; Ex 39:28, Ex 39:30; Lev 8:9; Lev 16:4.

MI'TRE, the head-dress of the Jewish priest, was of fine flax or linen, made with many folds, making in length eight yards, finished with elegance and taste, and wreathed round the head in the shape of an Eastern turban. It bore upon its front a gold plate, on which was inscribed "Holiness to the Lord." Ex 28:4, 2 Kgs 18:37, Gen 36:39; Ex 29:6; Ex 39:28, Ex 39:30; Lev 8:9; Lev 16:4.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

See Miter.