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Who went into the holy of holies in the temple in Jerusalem?
There hasn't been a temple in Jerusalem for 1932 years. When it did exist and was the central focus of the Jewish religion and culture, the single individual to ever enter the Holy of Holies was the Kohen Gadol ("high priest"), and he did so exactly one time in the year ... as a part of the service on Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).
What is the one day of the year the high priest could approach the Presence of the Lord?
The high priest could only enter the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.
Are there any references about priests in bible?
In the Old Testament the Israelites are given specific instructions on their way of worship. One of these rules is that only the priests could enter the Holy Ground and only the High Priest was allowed to enter the Holy of Holies where God was.
What happens if the High priest dies in the most holy how does he get out?
they would tie a rope around his wast so if he dies in the Temple they can pull him out In the Second Temple period, some people who were unfit took the position of High Priest. When they entered the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur, they died, since they lacked the ability to handle the spiritual power of that place. The other priests had to devise a plan to pull the dead body out, since no one other than the High Priest was allowed to enter in the Holy of Holies. So they tied a golden rope to the High Priest's leg when he entered the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur. Those waiting outside the Holy of Holies would listen for the bells on the bottom of the High Priest's robe, to see if he was still alive. (sources: Zohar - Acharei Mot 67a, Emor 102a; Talmud - Yoma 53b; Me'am Loaz; Arbanel - Exodus 28:33)
How did the High Priest enter the Holy of Holies?
He entered by walking in. During the Yom Kippur service in the Holy Temple, the Kohen Gadol entered the Kodesh Kodashim (Holy of Holies) several times, to sprinkle the blood of the goat and the bull, to offer up the incense, and (later the same day) to remove the incense-burner. For more detail, see Leviticus ch.16.
Why did the high priest carry incense into the holy of holies?
Because God commanded it (Leviticus ch.16). It was an act of atonement (ibid).
Why was the high priest given special garments?
When not officiating the High Priest wore a coat, breeches, girdle, and a cap. When officiating he wore a breastplate, the ephod, the girdle (this one bound the ephod to the body), the miter (this replaced the cap, underneath these he wore his breeches and coat).
What priest was struck mute in the Holy of Holies?
Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist.
What is an ephod?
A vestment worn by ancient Hebrew priests.It is something the Jewish High Priest wore when going into the Holy of Holies in the Temple of the Lord.There is an occasion that the High Priest was wearing the Ephod to inquire of the Lord for King David.
How many High Priests died in the Holy of Holies?
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What is the meaning of holy of holies?
The Holy of Holies refers to the place in the Ancient Jewish Temple where it is believed that God actually resided. No one was allowed to enter this place (covered with a huge curtain) except the High Priest of the Temple. He was only allowed (by God) to "enter in" to that place once per year. When he DID go in, the other priests wrapped a rope around his waist, so that if something happened to him while in there (ie: heart attack, whatever), they could pull him back out, as no one else was ALLOWED to enter for any reason.
What was in the holy of holies?
The Ark of the Covenant was kept in the Holy of Holies.
