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The Crown of Holiness
Commentators explain that the golden plate on the high priest's forehead was called the 'holy crown.' It was inscribed with 'Holiness to the Lord' and served as the distinctive badge of the high priest's consecration, signifying his unique sanctity and dignity before God and the people.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 8:7–9
18th Century
Theologian
See the notes at Exodus 28:0.
Leviticus 8:9. The holy crown – The golden plate of the mitre was so called as the distinct…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 8:9
19th Century
Bishop
And he put the mitre. —See Exodus 28:36-38.
John Gill
On Leviticus 8:9
17th Century
Pastor
And he put the mitre upon his head
Which was made of fine linen, and was a wrap of that of a considerable length abo…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 8:1–13
17th Century
Minister
The consecration of Aaron and his sons had been delayed until the tabernacle had been prepared, and the laws of the sacrifices given. Aaron and his…