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Kohen Gadol

Noun

Meaning

Kohen Gadol (plural Kohanim Gedolim)

(Judaism) The high priest.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Cliffs of Mount Azazel *Goat for Azazel The Kohen Gadol left the Haichal and walked to the east side of the Azarah (Israelite courtyard). Source: Internet

During the service, the Kohen Gadol entered the Holy of Holies in the center of the Temple, the only time of the year that anyone went inside. Source: Internet

In most Orthodox and some Conservative synagogues, the entire congregation prostrates themselves at each point in the recitation where the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) would pronounce the Tetragrammaton (God’s holiest name, according to Judaism). Source: Internet

The Kohen Gadol tied a red band around the horns of the goat "for Azazel ". Source: Internet

The Kohen Gadol wore five sets of garments (three golden and two white linen), immersed in the mikvah five times, and washed his hands and feet ten times. Source: Internet

These services were considered to be the most important parts of Yom Kippur because through them the Kohen Gadol made atonement for all Jews and the world. Source: Internet

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