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In the history of the Hebrew Testament (Tanakh), the male person who was responsible for making the annual sacrifice on the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). Always a descendant of Aaron the older brother of Moses
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A clergyman with a higher function than a normal priest
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Jesus Christ
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The second-lowest office in the Melchizedek priesthood

Jake was ordained a high priest when he was called to be a counselor in a bishopric.

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If you call a man the high priest of a particular thing, you are saying in a slightly mocking way that he is considered by people to be expert in that thing. the high priest of cheap periodical fiction
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the head of the Jewish priesthood
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a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine; "he's the high priest of contemporary jazz
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a senior clergyman and dignitary
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chief priest belonging to the ancient Levitical priesthood (Judaism); priest belonging to the Melchizedek priesthood (Mormonism); leader of a movement or doctrine
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A chief priest; esp
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A man who led the worship in the sacred tent or in the temple and who offered sacrifices Some of the more important priests were called "chief priests," and the most important priest was called the "high priest " When Jesus was arrested, he was taken to Caiaphas, the high priest, to await his trial List of Terms
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The chief religious official in Israel; he offered the most important sacrifices to God on behalf of the people
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highest ranking official within a temple; known by such titles as the First Prophet of Amun in Thebes, or the Greatest of the Seers of Re in Heliopolis
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(hye preest) The highest office of the priesthood in Israel It was the high priest's duty to represent Israel on the Day of Atonement and to interpret the Urim and Thummim Only one high priest held office at a time In New Testament times, the Roman governor appointed the high priest who served as head of the Sanhedrin Today, Jesus is our high priest Leviticus 16: 32 Matthew 26: 57 Hebrews 7: 23-28 Return
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a preeminent authority or major proponent of a movement or doctrine; "he's the high priest of contemporary jazz"
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the male Coven Leader (an office); any Second or Third Degree male Witch (a rank)
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The "top guy" in a coven High Priests are also often registered ministers, thus can perform legitimate marriage ceremonies, funerals, and the like However, if you have plans for a marriage/funeral, you might want to check if your local HP is registered before hiring him
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A male witch within a coven who has been initiated into the 3rd degree Abbreviated in written rituals as HP
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