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They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests. <A name="6"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>They shall use gold, along with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. <A name="7"></a><p class="hdg">The Ephod<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../exodus/39.htm">Exodus 39:1–7</a>)</span><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>They are to make the ephod of finely spun linen embroidered with gold, and with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn. <A name="8"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>It shall have two shoulder pieces attached at two of its corners, so it can be fastened. <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>And the skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece, of the same workmanship—with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. <A name="10"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: <A name="11"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. <A name="13"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD. <A name="14"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Fashion gold filigree settings <A name="15"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings. <A name="16"></a><p class="hdg">The Breastpiece<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../exodus/39.htm#8">Exodus 39:8–21</a>)</span><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen. <A name="17"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>It must be square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> <A name="18"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones:<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">b</a></span> <p class="list1stline"> In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; <A name="19"></a><p class="list1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; <A name="20"></a><p class="list1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; <A name="21"></a><p class="list1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. <p class="reg"> Mount these stones in gold filigree settings. <A name="22"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. <A name="23"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>For the breastpiece, make braided chains like cords of pure gold. <A name="24"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>You are also to make two gold rings and fasten them to the two corners of the breastpiece. <A name="25"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>Then fasten the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece, <A name="26"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front. <A name="27"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Make two more gold rings and attach them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod. <A name="28"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>Make two additional gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the two shoulder pieces of the ephod, on its front, near its seam just above its woven waistband. <A name="29"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>The rings of the breastpiece shall be tied to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the waistband of the ephod and does not swing out from the ephod. <A name="30"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he shall bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of judgment, as a continual reminder before the LORD. <A name="31"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>And place the Urim and Thummim<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">c</a></span> in the breastpiece of judgment, so that they will also be over Aaron’s heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the judgment of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD. <A name="32"></a><p class="hdg">Additional Priestly Garments<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../exodus/39.htm#22">Exodus 39:22–31</a>)</span><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth, <A name="33"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment,<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">d</a></span> so that it will not tear. <A name="34"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them, <A name="35"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe. <A name="36"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>Aaron must wear the robe whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters or exits the sanctuary before the LORD, so that he will not die. <A name="37"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: <p class="inscrip"> HOLY TO THE LORD.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">e</a></span> <A name="38"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban. <A name="39"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD. <A name="40"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash. <A name="41"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor. <A name="42"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>After you put these garments on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint them, ordain them, and consecrate them so that they may serve Me as priests. <A name="43"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. <span class="reftext"><a href="/exodus/28-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.</p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">16</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> The breastpiece, when folded over, was approximately 9 inches or 22.9 centimeters in both length and width.<br><span class="fnverse">17</span> <span class="footnotesbot">b</span> The precise identification of some of these gemstones is uncertain.<br><span class="fnverse">30</span> <span class="footnotesbot">c</span> Literally <i>Lights and Perfections</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><span class="fnverse">32</span> <span class="footnotesbot">d</span> The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain; possibly <i>a coat of mail</i><span class="thin"> </span>.<br><span class="fnverse">36</span> <span class="footnotesbot">e</span> That is, <i>the LORD</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Berean Bible (<a href=http://berean.bible>www.Berean.Bible</a>) <a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Study Bible (BSB)</a> © 2016, 2020 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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