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their High Priest, Jesus Christ (Ep. 1:3-7; Col. 2:9-10; 1 Criticism is practiced by men who feel they have the
Co. 1:30). [See Holy, Justification.] ability and right to pass judgment on which parts of the
The Consecration of the Priest. The consecration of the Bible are correct and authoritative. Most higher critics
priests (Ex. 29) represents wonderful spiritual truths, reject or question the miracles of the O.T., the virgin
especially as a picture of the consecration of believers birth and resurrection of Christ, as well as the
today. The difference between Aaron and his sons is prophecies of Christ’s literal second coming and glorious
noted in the following statement: “Aaron alone was earthly reign. [See Inspiration, Modernism.]
anointed before the blood was shed; he was clad in his HIGHEST. (1) The top (Eze. 17:3; 41:7). (2) A title
robes of office and anointed with the holy oil before for God (Ps. 18:13; 87:5; Lk. 1:32, 35, 76; 6:35). (3) A
ever his sons were clothed or anointed. The reason of reference to God’s dwelling place (Lk. 2:14; 9:38).
this is obvious. Aaron, when spoken of by himself, HIGHMINDED. Proud; haughty; arrogant (Ro. 9:20;
typifies Christ in His own peerless excellency and 1 Ti. 6:17; 2 Ti. 3:4). [See Pride.]
dignity; and, as we know, Christ appeared in all His own HILEN (strong place). 1 Ch. 6:58.
personal worth and was anointed by the Holy Ghost
previous to the accomplishment of His atoning work. In HILKIAH (Jehovah is protection). (1) Father of
all things He has the pre-eminence (Col. 1:18). Still, Eliakim (2 Ki. 18:18-37; Is. 22:20; 36:3,22). (2) High
there is the fullest identification afterwards between priest (2 Ki. 22-23; 1 Ch. 6:13; 9:11; 2 Ch. 34; Ezr. 7:1;
Aaron and his sons, as there is the fullest identification Je. 29:3).
between Christ and His people. ‘The Sanctifier and the HIN. [See Weights and Measures.]
sanctified are all of one’ (He. 2:11). The personal HIND. A female deer (Ge. 49:21; Pr. 5:19; Je. 14:5).
distinctness enhances the value of the mystic HINDER. The end or rear (2 Sa. 2:23; 1 Ki. 7:25; Ps.
oneness” (C.H. Mackintosh, Notes on the Pentateuch, p. 78:66; Mk. 4:38; Ac. 27:41).
340). HINDERMOST. The last; at the end (Ge. 33:2).
In the process of consecration, the priests first were HINNOM, VALLEY OF. A place in Jerusalem where
washed with water (Ex. 29:4). Now it must be noted human sacrifices were made in idolatrous rituals (2 Ki.
that none of this typifies salvation. Consecration is the 23:10; 2 Ch. 28:3; 33:6; Je. 7:32; 19:6). It became a
process of dedication and sanctification following place where garbage was burned. A N.T. word for hell
redemption. The washing with water illustrates God’s (Gehenna) is a transliteration of the Hebrew word
demand that His people be pure and put away sin from Hinnon. [See Hell, Sheol.]
their lives. Often the Word of God is identified as the HILRAH (distinction, nobility). Ge. 38:1.
water God uses to cleanse His saints (Ep. 5:26; Jn. 15:3;
17:17; Ja. 1:21; 1 Pe. 2:1-2). The Scriptures are the HIRAM (noble). Also spelled Huram. King of Tyre, a
living Word of God (He. 4:12), and not only show the major city of the Phoenician Empire (2 Sa. 5:11; 1 Ki.
way of righteousness, but give the believer power to 5:1; 11:1-3). Hiram was a friend of David and of
walk in that way (Jn. 8:31-32). The need is seen for Solomon. It appears that he was a believer in Jehovah
believers to let the Word of God dwell richly in them God (2 Ch. 2:11-12).
through reading, studying, singing, hearing, meditating HIRE. Wages; pay (Ge. 30:18; Mi. 1:7).
in, and memorizing the Scriptures (Col. 3:16). HIRELING. A laborer who works for daily wages
Aaron was next clothed and anointed with oil (Ex. (Job 7:1-2; Mal. 3:5; Jn. 10:12-13). [See Employment,
29:5-7), symbolizing the first coming of Jesus and His Labor.]
anointing by the Spirit of God (Is. 11:1-3; 61:1-2; Lk. HISTORY - CHURCH. [See Anglican Church, Baptist,
3:21-22; 4:16-21). Jesus was sinless and had no need Brethren, Church, Eastern Orthodox, Episcopal,
for an atonement for Himself. He did not need to be Lutheran, Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian,
cleansed before receiving the Spirit. Thus, Aaron, as the Prophecy. Roman Catholic Church.]
type of Christ, was anointed before the blood of the HISS. (1) To make a hissing sound in derision and
sacrifices was shed and applied. The sons of Aaron, scorn (1 Ki. 9:8; Je. 19:8; La. 2:15; Eze. 27:36; Zep.
typifying Christ’s people, could not be anointed until 2:15). (2) To call out to (Is. 5:26; Ze. 10:8).
first they had been cleansed by the blood. [See Agate, HITHER. Here (Ex. 3:5).
Amethyst, Anoint, Beryl, Carbuncle, Diamond, Emerald,
Footwashing, Jasper, Jesus Christ, Laver, Offerings, HITHERTO. From then; from that time; until now
Onyx, Priest, Sanctification, Sapphire, Sardius, (Jos. 17:14; Ju. 16:13; 2 Sa. 15:34; Jn. 5:17).
Tabernacle, Topaz, Type.] HITTITES. Descendants of Heth, son of Canaan, who
HIGHER CRITICISM. The modern tendencies to inhabited the mountainous country of Judah (Ge.
question the historical reliability of the Bible. Higher 15:20; 23:10; 25:9; 26:34; 36:2; 49:29; 50:13; Ex. 3:8;

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