Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.
(Heb.
mitsnepheth), something rolled round the head; the turban or head-dress of the high priest (
Ex. 28:4, 37, 39, 29:6, etc.). In the Authorized Version of
Ezek. 21:26, this Hebrew word is rendered "diadem," but in the Revised Version, "mitre." It was a twisted band of fine linen, 8 yards in length, coiled into the form of a cap, and worn on official occasions (
Lev. 8:9, 16:4; Zech. 3:5). On the front of it was a golden plate with the inscription, "Holiness to the Lord." The mitsnepheth differed from the mitre or head-dress (migba'ah) of the common priest.