New Torrey's Topical Textbook: Rev. R. A. Torrey

High Priest, The

• Specially called of God Ex. 28:1, 2; Heb. 5:4
• Consecrated to his office Ex. 40:13; Lev. 8:12
• Was called
  • The priest Ex. 29:30; Neh. 7:65
  • God's high priest Acts 23:4
  • Ruler of the people Ex. 22:28; Acts 23:5
• The office of, hereditary Ex. 29:29
• Next in rank to the king Lam. 2:6
• Often exercised chief civil power 1 Sam. 4:18
• Duties of
  • Offering gifts and sacrifices Heb. 5:1
  • Lighting the sacred lamps Ex. 30:8; Num. 8:3
  • Making atonement in the most holy place once a year Lev. 16:1-34; Heb. 9:7
  • Bearing before the Lord the names of Israel for a memorial Ex. 28:12, 29
  • Enquiring of God by Urim and Thummim 1 Sam. 23:9-12, 30:7, 8
  • Consecrating the Levites Num. 8:11-21
  • Appointing priests to offices 1 Sam. 2:36
  • Taking charge of money collected in the sacred treasury 2 Ki. 12:10, 22:4
  • Presiding in the superior court Mt. 26:3, 57-62; Acts 5:21-28, 23:1-5
  • Taking the census of the people Num. 1:3
  • Blessing the people Lev. 9:22, 23
• Sometimes enabled to prophesy Jn. 11:49-52
• Assisted by a deputy 2 Sam. 15:24; Lk. 3:2
• The deputy of
  • Called the second priest 2 Ki. 25:18
  • Had oversight of the tabernacle Num. 4:16
  • Had oversight of the Levites Num. 3:32
• To marry a virgin of Aaron's family Lev. 21:13, 14
• Forbidden to mourn for any Lev. 21:10-12
• To be tender and compassionate Heb. 5:2
• Needed to sacrifice for himself Heb. 5:1-3
• Special garments of
  • Ephod with its curious girdle Ex. 28:6, 7
  • Girdle Ex. 28:4, 39
  • Broidered coat Ex. 28:4, 39
  • Robe of the ephod Ex. 28:31-35
  • Breastplate Ex. 28:15-29
  • Linen mitre Ex. 28:4, 39
  • Plate or crown of gold, &c Ex. 28:36-38
  • Made by divine wisdom given to Bezaleel, &c Ex. 28:3, 36:1, 39:1
  • Were for beauty and ornament Ex. 28:2
  • Worn at his consecration Lev. 8:7, 9
  • Worn seven days after consecration Ex. 29:30
  • Descended to his successors Ex. 29:29
• Wore the ordinary priest's garments when making atonement in the holy place Lev. 16:4
• Office of, promised to the posterity of Phinehas for his zeal Num. 25:12, 13
• Family of Eli degraded from office of, for bad conduct 1 Sam. 2:27-36
• Sometimes deposed by the kings 1 Ki. 2:27
• Office of, made annual by the Romans Jn. 11:49-51; Acts 4:6
• Typified Christ in
  • Being called of God Heb. 5:4, 5
  • His title Heb. 3:1
  • His appointment Isa. 61:1; Jn. 1:32-34
  • Making atonement Lev. 16:33; Heb. 2:17
  • Splendid dress Ex. 28:2; Jn. 1:14
  • Being liable to temptation Heb. 2:18
  • Compassion and sympathy for the weak and ignorant Heb. 4:15, 5:1, 2
  • Marrying a virgin Lev. 21:13, 14; 2 Cor. 11:2
  • Holiness of office Lev. 21:15; Heb. 7:26
  • Performing by himself all the services on day of atonement Lev. 16:1-34; Heb. 1:3
  • Bearing the names of Israel upon his heart Ex. 28:29; Song 8:6
  • Alone entering into most holy place Heb. 9:7, 12, 24, 4:14
  • Interceding Num. 16:43-48; Heb. 7:25
  • Blessing Lev. 9:22, 23; Acts 3:26
• Inferior to Christ in
  • Needing to make atonement for his own sins Heb. 5:2, 3, 7:26-28, 9:7
  • Being of the order of Aaron Heb. 6:20, 7:11-17, 8:1, 2, 4-6
  • Being made without an oath Heb. 7:20-22
  • Not being able to continue Heb. 7:23, 24
  • Offering oftentimes the same sacrifices Heb. 9:25, 26, 28, 10:11, 12, 14
  • Entering into holiest every year Heb. 9:7, 12, 25