The
Avnet was a
sashA sash is a cloth belt used to hold a robe together, and is usually tied about the waist. The Japanese equivalent of a sash, obi, serves to hold a kimono or yukata together. Decorative sashes may pass from the shoulder to the hip rather than around the waist...
worn by the
Kohen GadolKohen Gadol or Kohen ha-Gadol is the title of High Priest of early Israelite religion and of classical Judaism from the rise of the Israelite nation until the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem...
(Jewish
High PriestThe term "high priest" may refer to an individual who holds the office of ruler-priest, or may refer to the head of a religious caste.* In ancient Egypt, a high priest was the chief priest of any of the many gods revered by the Egyptians....
) and kohenim (priests) of ancient Israel whenever they served in the
MishkanMishkan is the Hebrew word for the dwelling place of God, or the Tabernacle. It may refer to:*The Israelite Tabernacle*Mishkan, a quarterly journal dealing with Jewish Christianity/Messianic Judaism...
(Tabernacle) or the
Temple in JerusalemThe Temple in Jerusalem or Holy Temple , refers to a series of structures located on the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem. Historically, two temples were built at this location, and a future Temple features in Jewish eschatology. According to classical Jewish belief, the Temple acts as...
.
The avnet worn by the High Priest was of fine linen with "
embroidered workEmbroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins....
" in blue, purple and scarlet ; those worn by the priests were of white, twined linen. The avnet should not be confused with the embroidered belt of the
EphodAn ephod was a type of object in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular practices...
. Like the other priestly vestments, the purpose of the avnet was "for glory and for beauty" .
According to Rabbinical literature the avnet was 32
cubitA cubit is the first recorded unit of length and was one of many different standards of measurement used through history.It was originally based on measuring by comparing to one's forearm length. The Egyptian hieroglyph for the unit shows this symbol...
s long and 2, 3 or 4 fingers wide.
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The
Avnet was a
sashA sash is a cloth belt used to hold a robe together, and is usually tied about the waist. The Japanese equivalent of a sash, obi, serves to hold a kimono or yukata together. Decorative sashes may pass from the shoulder to the hip rather than around the waist...
worn by the
Kohen GadolKohen Gadol or Kohen ha-Gadol is the title of High Priest of early Israelite religion and of classical Judaism from the rise of the Israelite nation until the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem...
(Jewish
High PriestThe term "high priest" may refer to an individual who holds the office of ruler-priest, or may refer to the head of a religious caste.* In ancient Egypt, a high priest was the chief priest of any of the many gods revered by the Egyptians....
) and kohenim (priests) of ancient Israel whenever they served in the
MishkanMishkan is the Hebrew word for the dwelling place of God, or the Tabernacle. It may refer to:*The Israelite Tabernacle*Mishkan, a quarterly journal dealing with Jewish Christianity/Messianic Judaism...
(Tabernacle) or the
Temple in JerusalemThe Temple in Jerusalem or Holy Temple , refers to a series of structures located on the Temple Mount in the old city of Jerusalem. Historically, two temples were built at this location, and a future Temple features in Jewish eschatology. According to classical Jewish belief, the Temple acts as...
.
The avnet worn by the High Priest was of fine linen with "
embroidered workEmbroidery is the art or handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Embroidery may also incorporate other materials such as metal strips, pearls, beads, quills, and sequins....
" in blue, purple and scarlet ; those worn by the priests were of white, twined linen. The avnet should not be confused with the embroidered belt of the
EphodAn ephod was a type of object in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular practices...
. Like the other priestly vestments, the purpose of the avnet was "for glory and for beauty" .
According to Rabbinical literature the avnet was 32
cubitA cubit is the first recorded unit of length and was one of many different standards of measurement used through history.It was originally based on measuring by comparing to one's forearm length. The Egyptian hieroglyph for the unit shows this symbol...
s long and 2, 3 or 4 fingers wide. At this length, it would have to have been wound around the body several times. Theories differ as to how this was accomplished: some say it was wound around the waist only, while others say it was wound around the waist and over the shoulders, crossing over the heart. In any event, the ends would have been tied and allowed to hang down in front.
On
Yom KippurYom Kippur , also known as the Day of Forgiveness, is the holiest day of the year for religious Jews. Its central themes are atonement and repentance. Jews traditionally observe this holy day with a 25-hour period of fasting and intensive prayer, often spending most of the day in synagogue services...
the High Priest changed into special "Linen Garments" that included an avnet of fine linen without any embroidery . These Linen Garments were worn only once, with new ones being made each year.
According to the
TalmudThe Talmud is a record of rabbinic discussions pertaining to Jewish law, ethics, customs, and history. It is a central text of mainstream Judaism....
, the wearing of the avnet atoned for "
sinSin is a term used mainly in a religious context to describe an act that violates a moral rule, or the state of having committed such a violation. Commonly, the moral code of conduct is decreed by a divine entity, i.e...
s of the heart" (impure thoughts) on the part of the Children of Israel.
See also
- Michnasayim
The Michnasayim were the linen breeches or undergarments worn by the Jewish kohenim and the Kohen Gadol in ancient Israel...
- Ketonet
The Ketonet was the tunic worn by the Jewish Kohen Gadol and kohenim when they served in the Mishkan and the Temple in Jerusalem....
- Mitznefet
The Mitznefet is the head covering worn by the Kohen Gadol when he served in the Mishkan and the Temple in Jerusalem.The word has been translated as "mitre" or "headdress"...
- Me'il
The Me'il or Robe of the Ephod is one of the sacred robes of the Kohen Gadol . The robe is described in . It was worn under the Ephod....
- Ephod
An ephod was a type of object in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular practices...
- Hoshen
Hoshen/Choshen is a Hebrew word usually translated as breastplate; in English language contexts it refers to a specific breastplate – the sacred breastplate worn by the The High Priest for the Israelites, according to the Book of Exodus...
- Tzitz
The Tzitz was the golden crown or tiara worn by the Kohen Gadol whenever he would minister in the Mishkan or the Temple in Jerusalem.The mitzvah regarding the Tzitz is found in :...