Kohen
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Kohen is the Hebrew word for "priest", used in reference to the Aaronic priesthood, also called Aaronites or Aaronides. They are traditionally believed, and halakhically required, to be of direct patr
The high priest in his golden garments (the chain censer depicted is anachronistic).
The priestly breastplate of the high priest.
Kohen, Kohen Gadol and a Levite (Charles Foster, 1873)
Qodeš l-Yahweh (Paleo-Hebrew alphabet), "Holy to Yahweh", an inscription worn on the forehead of the High Priest of Israel
Priestly undergarments
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The priestly undergarments were "linen breeches" worn by the priests and the High Priest in ancient Israel. They reached from the waist to the knees and so were not visible, being entirely hidden by t
Priestly undergarments