MITRE (מִצְנֶ֣פֶת). The headdress worn by the high priest (Exod 28:4). The “mitre” or “turban” (RSV) is listed among the garments that were to be made for Aaron (see also Exod 28:37, 39; 29:6; 39:28, 31; Lev 8:9; 16:4). Though the mitre was specifically a part of the priestly clothing (Ezek 21:26), a prince of Israel is ordered to remove his mitre.

The turban or mitre was made of fine linen (Exod 28:39). Its special feature was the golden plate, inscribed with the words “Holy to the Lord,” that was attached to it in front by a lace of blue (Exod 28:36-39). On the Day of Atonement the high priest was obligated to wear it (Lev 16:4). See Turban.