Jump to: Smith's • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews mitsnepheth), something rolled round the head; the turban or head-dress of the high priest (Exodus 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 (Leviticus 8:9; 16:4; Zechariah 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.) Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries. It has been made in many forms, the present form being a lofty cap with two points or peaks.2. (n.) The surface forming the beveled end or edge of a piece where a miter joint is made; also, a joint formed or a junction effected by two beveled ends or edges; a miter joint. 3. (n.) A sort of base money or coin. 4. (v. t.) To place a miter upon; to adorn with a miter. 5. (v. t.) To match together, as two pieces of molding or brass rule on a line bisecting the angle of junction; to bevel the ends or edges of, for the purpose of matching together at an angle. 6. (v. i.) To meet and match together, as two pieces of molding, on a line bisecting the angle of junction. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia MITREmi'-ter In the King James Version this word renders two Hebrew words, both of which, however, come from the same stem, namely, tsanaph, "to coil" or "to wrap round." In Exodus 28, a mitre (the Revised Version margin "turban") is enumerated among Aaron's articles of dress, which were to be made by tailors of recognized skill. On the forefront of the mitre was a "plate of pure gold" with the words "Holy to Yahweh" (i.e. consecrated to Yahweh) inscribed upon it. This gold plate was fastened to the mitre by a blue ribbon. The material of the mitre was fine linen or silk. The word for the headtire (the King James Version "bonnet") of the ordinary priest was a different word. Ezekiel uses the word in connection with Zedekiah (21:26); the prophet associated regal and priestly functions with the throne. It is possible, however, that the two sentences-"remove the mitre," and "take off the crown"-refer to the degradation of the priesthood and of the throne which the downfall of Jerusalem will involve. The Septuagint varies between kidaris and mitra, the former word being used in Sirach 45:12. Strong's Hebrew 6797. tsaniph -- a turban... turban. Word Origin from tsanaph Definition a turban NASB Word Usage diadem (1), turban (3), turbans (1). diadem, hood, mitre. Or ... /hebrew/6797.htm - 6k 4701. mitsnepheth -- turban (of the high priest) Library Three Inscriptions with one Meaning Whether the Vestments of the Ministers are Fittingly Instituted in ... Antichrist in Ezekiel Of the Priesthood of Jesus Foretold by the Prophets. A vision of Judgement and Cleansing Change of Raiment The Bishop Elect and Consecrate The Mystic Meaning of the Tabernacle and Its Furniture. Plenteous Redemption High Priest Thesaurus Mitre (10 Occurrences)... 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 ... /m/mitre.htm - 12k Forefront (11 Occurrences) Over-against (156 Occurrences) Thread (32 Occurrences) Tunic (24 Occurrences) Ribbon (7 Occurrences) Diadem (9 Occurrences) Bonnet (1 Occurrence) Girdle (44 Occurrences) Embroidered (26 Occurrences) Resources Mitre: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Mitre (10 Occurrences)Exodus 28:4 Exodus 28:37 Exodus 28:39 Exodus 29:6 Exodus 39:28 Exodus 39:31 Leviticus 8:9 Leviticus 16:4 Ezekiel 21:26 Zechariah 3:5 Subtopics Related Terms |