At this length, it would have to have been wound around the body several times. These linen garments were worn only once, with new ones being made each year.Īccording to Rabbinical literature, Midrash and Maimonides, the sash was 32 cubits long and 2, 3 or 4 fingers wide. On the Day of Atonement the High Priest changed into special linen garments that included a sash of fine linen without any embroidery ( Leviticus 16:4).
Like the other priestly vestments, the purpose of the sash was "for glory and for beauty" ( Exodus 28:41). The sash should not be confused with the embroidered belt of the ephod. The "sash" or "girdle" worn by the High Priest was of fine linen with " embroidered work" in blue, purple and scarlet ( Exodus 28:39, 39:29) those worn by the priests were of white, twined linen. The priestly sash or girdle (Hebrew אַבְנֵט avnet) was part of the ritual garments worn by the Jewish and priests of ancient Israel whenever they served in the Tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem. The kohen on one knee beside him is wearing the avnet wound around his waist. The High Priest wearing the sacred vestments, the ends of the Avnet are shown in red hanging at his feet.
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