THE HIGH PRIEST

When God gave the law, He also established a Tabernacle, a sacrifice system, and a priesthood. The Tabernacle was a physical representation showing the people how to approach God. The High Priest stood out above everyone else. This was not only because of his office, but also because of his dress. He wore seven different pieces of clothing. In the Bible, the number seven represents perfection. So symbolically, the High Priest was perfectly clothed for his position. They were called “holy” garments (see Exod. 28:2). Their glory and beauty gave the proper dignity and honor to the High Priestly office. They also uniquely revealed something about the nature of the perfect High Priest who was to come.