The miter, also spelled "mitre," is a significant article of clothing in the biblical context, particularly within the priestly garments as described in the Old Testament. It is primarily associated with the high priest of Israel and serves as a symbol of holiness and consecration to God.

Exodus 28:4, 36-39
In the book of Exodus, the miter is introduced as part of the sacred garments for Aaron, the brother of Moses, who was appointed as the first high priest. The miter is described as a fine linen headpiece, and it is to be worn along with other priestly garments such as the ephod, breastplate, and robe. Exodus 28:36-39 provides specific instructions for the miter: "You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. Fasten it to a cord of blue to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban. And it will be on Aaron’s forehead, so that Aaron may bear the guilt of the holy things that the Israelites consecrate as all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be accepted before the LORD."

Exodus 39:28-31
The construction of the miter is further detailed in Exodus 39, where it is described as being made of fine linen. The gold plate with the inscription "HOLY TO THE LORD" is attached to the miter, signifying the high priest's role in bearing the iniquity of the people and representing them before God.

Leviticus 8:9
The consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests is described in Leviticus 8. During this ceremony, Moses places the miter on Aaron's head, along with the golden plate, as a part of the ordination process: "Then he put the turban on Aaron’s head and set the gold plate, the holy diadem, on the front of the turban, as the LORD had commanded Moses."

Zechariah 3:5
The miter also appears in a prophetic vision in the book of Zechariah, where Joshua the high priest is clothed in clean garments and a clean turban is placed on his head. Zechariah 3:5 states, "Then I said, 'Let them put a clean turban on his head.' So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, as the angel of the LORD stood by." This vision symbolizes the restoration and purification of the priesthood and, by extension, the people of Israel.

The miter, as described in these scriptures, is a powerful symbol of the high priest's role as an intermediary between God and the people. It represents holiness, consecration, and the bearing of the people's sins before the Lord. The miter's presence in both historical and prophetic contexts underscores its enduring significance in the religious life of Israel.Exodus 28:4,36-39
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a turban, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, and his sons, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.
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Exodus 39:28-31
And a turban of fine linen, and goodly bonnets of fine linen, and linen breeches of fine twined linen,
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Ezekiel 21:26
Thus said the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this shall not be the same: exalt him that is low, and abase him that is high.
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From the Close of the General Conference of 1812 to the Death of ...
... Will you give any commandment concerning your bones ... And though the General Conference
of 1812 passed a ... evangelist, wearing not the tinseled miter and flowing ...
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The French Reformation
... peasants of Meaux were in possession of the Holy Scriptures. ... steadfast spirit than
did the bishop's robe and miter. ... surely have involved him in the general ruin ...
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