Priestly tunic

It is related to, and may be the source of, the Greek noun kiton "tunic."

It was made of pure linen, covering the entire body from the neck to the feet, with sleeves reaching to the wrists.

On the Day of Atonement, the High priest would change into a special tunic made of fine linen that was not embroidered when he would enter the Holy of Holies.

This tunic could only be used once, with a new set made for each year.

According to the Talmud, the wearing of the tunic and the rest of the priestly garments atoned for the sin of bloodshed on the part of the Children of Israel (B.Zevachim 88b).