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Why did the high priest carry incense into the holy of holies?
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Because God commanded it (Leviticus ch.16). It was an act of atonement (ibid).
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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.
How often did the high priest burn incense on the golden altar?
in the morning and evening every day
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).
How did the high priest get through the veil to enter the holy of holies in the Jewish tabernacle?
The veil of the temple was 3 inches thick and if you study out the veil and the history of the temple, you will find that it was the spirit of God that did the transferring. Just as when you or anybody really prays beyond the flesh and enters into that secret place with God so it is with the holy of holies. If you were not holy or consecrated unto God you could not get through the veil. Not once is a high priest killed in the Holy of Holies if you study it out you will find that.The priest would wait at the veil and God would transfer them from one side to the other by means of his spirit "only" if they were holy and he accepted them because of it. If he did not except the sacrifice the priest couldn't even get through the veil. Its a wonderful experience because the priest had to have blood in one hand on a laver and a incense in the other to sprinkle the blood on the ark and to offer the incense as a sweet prayer from the people. Neither could touch the ground and there is no opening in the veil contrary to belief so the spirit of the Lord did it.Jewish answer:The above answer is replete with mistakes:1) There were two veils between the Holy of Holies and the sanctuary, not just one.2) No "transferring" took place. Rather, the easternmost veil was folded back a little bit on its southern end, and the westernmost veil was folded back a little on its northern end. The Kohen Gadol would enter between the veils at the southern fold. He would walk between the veils (there was about 15 inches of space between them) until he reached the northern end. There, the folded-back edge of the inner veil enabled him to enter the Holy of Holies. This is described explicitly in the Mishna and Talmud (Yoma 51b and 52b).3) The Kohen did not carry the blood and the incense at the same time.
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.
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)
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.
How would people know if the high priest is dead?
They would listen for heartbeats, maybe shine a light at the eyes and look for response in pupil dilation. 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.
Why does a Catholic priest sometimes carry a smoking pot?
The "smoking pot" you refer to is an incense burner. Incense is a substance that gives off a pleasant smell when burnt. It has been used in many cultures including Jewish temples. Carrying on the tradition the Catholic Church uses incense at certain Masses which were called "High Masses" usually celebrated by three priests to "incense" the altar. It is also used at funerals to "incense" the coffin.AnswerThe incense symbolizes prayer, which rises heavenward towards God. In the traditional Latin rite of Mass, the altar is incensed, intimating that this is a sacred place. It is also an imitation of the early temple practices as well as an allusion to the book of Revelation where incense burns before the altar of God.
What King Solomon hide under the temple?
Solomon's Temple contained the Ark of the Covenant and its contents in the Holy of holies. The high Priest only entered the place once a year on the Day of Atonement.
How long did a high priest keep his office?
Reference the Biblical book of Exodus. God set Aaron, Moses' brother, to be the first High Priest of Israel. To be a High Priest, one had to be a direct descendant of Aaron as required by God and was to carry out the requirements instituted by God. The Jewish order of High Priest has ended with the Mosaic period. Jesus is now our High Priest. 20where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.
