Mitre

Mitre [E]

(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 Exodus 28:37 Exodus 28:39 ; Exodus 39:28 Exodus 39:30 ; Leviticus 8:9 ) [E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary


Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Mitre'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.