The High Priest's Cord
Historical Account★★★★Itwasdeath forany oneelse--priest or layman - to enter thesanctuary. So
carefullywasthis observed and provided for,that to preventits beingnecessary
foranyoneto enterto bringout the bodyof the high-priest,in case he should
die therebefore theLord on the great day of expiation,a cord was fastened to
hisfoot,theend ofwhich wasleft beyond theveil,that hemight be drawn out
by it ifsuch a circumstance occurred. Itshould beobserved,thattheJewswere
alwaysin dread lestthe high-priest should perish in performing the services of
thatgreatday.
The point
A cord was attached to the high priest on the Day of Atonement as a precaution, showing reverence for that holy and dangerous office.
Scripture
Leviticus 16
Audience
Adults
Tone
Reverent · Historical
To tell aloud
under a minute · 70 words
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