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    "simple_definition": "Priest and intercession imagery uses priests, high priests, blessing, incense, sacrifice, and mediation to describe access to God, covenant teaching, representative service, and Christ’s perfect intercession.",
    "technical_definition": "A mediatorial motif in which priesthood language represents consecrated approach, sacrificial representation, covenant instruction, blessing, cleansing, and the final priestly work of Christ.",
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      "reference": "Num. 6:23-27",
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      "reference": "Ps. 110:4",
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      "reference": "Zech. 3:1-5",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "Joshua was clothed with filthy garments",
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      "reference": "Mal. 2:7",
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      "reference": "Luke 1:9",
      "text_excerpt_or_summary": "his lot was to burn incense",
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      "reference": "Heb. 4:14",
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      "reference": "1 Pet. 2:9",
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