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This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the LORD. <a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment on his heart, when he goes into the Holy Place, to bring them to regular remembrance before the LORD. <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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 href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> “So Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel on the breastplate of judgment over his heart, when he goes into the holy place, as a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment over his heart when he enters the Holy Place, as a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment over his heart when he enters the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment over his heart when he enters the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment over his heart when he comes into the holy place, for a remembrance before Yahweh continually. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel (Jacob) in the breastpiece of judgment over his heart when he enters the Holy Place, to bring them in continual remembrance before the LORD. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Whenever he enters the sanctuary, Aaron is to carry the names of Israel’s sons over his heart on the breastpiece for decisions, as a continual reminder before the LORD. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Whenever he enters the sanctuary, Aaron is to carry the names of Israel&#8217s sons over his heart on the breastpiece for decisions, as a continual reminder before the LORD. <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before Jehovah continually. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In this way Aaron will have the names of the twelve tribes of Israel written on his heart each time he enters the holy place, and I will never forget my people. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Whenever Aaron goes into the holy place, he will be carrying the names of the sons of Israel over his heart as a constant reminder in the LORD's presence. He must do this by wearing the breastplate for decision-making. <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will wear this breastpiece engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, so that I, the LORD, will always remember my people. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Aaron is to carry the names of Israel's sons on his heart on the breast piece to be worn by the high priest when he makes legal decisions, that is, whenever he goes into the Holy Place in order to remember them continuously in the LORD's presence. <a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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 href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> Aaron will bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of decision over his heart when he goes into the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel on the breastplate for judging over his heart, when he goes in to the holy place, as a continual reminder before God. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breast-plate of judgment upon his heart, when he entereth into the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment on his heart, when he goes in to the holy place, for a memorial before Yahweh continually. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Aaron has borne the names of the sons of Israel in the breastplate of judgment, on his heart, in his going into the holy place, for a memorial before YHWH continually. <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And Aaron hath borne the names of the sons of Israel in the breastplate of judgment, on his heart, in his going in unto the sanctuary, for a memorial before Jehovah continually. <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Aaron lifted up the names of the sons of Israel upon the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, in his going in to the holy place, for a remembrance before Jehovah continually.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the rational of judgement upon his breast, when he shall enter into the sanctuary, a memorial before the Lord for ever. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Aaron shall carry the names of the sons of Israel on the breastplate of judgment upon his chest, when he enters into the Sanctuary, as a memorial in the presence of the Lord in eternity. <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Whenever Aaron enters the sanctuary, he will thus bear the names of the sons of Israel on the breastpiece of decision over his heart as a constant reminder before the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment on his heart when he goes into the holy place, for a continual remembrance before the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he enters the holy place, for a continual memorial before the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Ahron will be bearing the names of the sons of Israel in the breastplate of judgment on his breast when he enters the Holiness, a memorial before LORD JEHOVAH constantly.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually. <a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Aaron shall take the names of the children of Israel, on the oracle of judgment on his breast; a memorial before God for him as he goes into the sanctuary. And thou shalt put the fringes on the oracle of judgment; thou shalt put the wreaths on both sides of the oracle, and thou shalt put the two circlets on both the shoulders of the ephod in front. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7186" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">The Breastpiece</a> …28The 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. 29<a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bə·ḇō·’ōw (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">Whenever Aaron enters</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: haq·qō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">the Holy Place,</a> <a href="/hebrew/175.htm" title="175: ’a·hă·rōn (N-proper-ms) -- An elder brother of Moses. Of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: wə·nā·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">shall bear</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·wṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">his heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: bə·ḥō·šen (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">on the breastpiece</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ham·miš·pāṭ (Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">of judgment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">as a continual</a> <a href="/hebrew/2146.htm" title="2146: lə·zik·kā·rōn (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Memorial, remembrance. From zakar; a memento.">reminder</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê- (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD.</a> 30And place the Urim and Thummim 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a> Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. <a href="/hebrews/9-24.htm">Hebrews 9:24</a> For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God. <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Revelation 8:3-4</a> Then another angel, who had a golden censer, came and stood at the altar. He was given much incense to offer, along with the prayers of all the saints, on the golden altar before the throne. / And the smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, rose up before God from the hand of the angel. <a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a> My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a> Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we profess. / For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin. / Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a> and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest. <a href="/john/17-9.htm">John 17:9</a> I ask on their behalf. I do not ask on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those You have given Me; for they are Yours. <a href="/luke/22-32.htm">Luke 22:32</a> But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Numbers 27:21</a> He shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who will seek counsel for him before the LORD by the judgment of the Urim. At his command, he and all the Israelites with him—the entire congregation—will go out and come in.” <a href="/leviticus/16-21.htm">Leviticus 16:21</a> Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task. <a href="/leviticus/24-7.htm">Leviticus 24:7</a> And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. <a href="/numbers/18-1.htm">Numbers 18:1</a> So the LORD said to Aaron, “You and your sons and your father’s house must bear the iniquity involving the sanctuary. And you and your sons alone must bear the iniquity involving your priesthood.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment on his heart, when he goes in to the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.in the<a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Exodus 28:15,30</a> And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it… upon<a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Exodus 28:12</a> And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.<a href="/jeremiah/30-21.htm">Jeremiah 30:21</a> And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.<a href="/romans/10-1.htm">Romans 10:1</a> Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.a<a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6</a> Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; jealousy is cruel as the grave: the coals thereof are coals of fire, which hath a most vehement flame.<a href="/isaiah/49-15.htm">Isaiah 49:15,16</a> Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/exodus/25-28.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/25-28.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/28-21.htm">Children</a> <a href="/philemon/1-4.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/genesis/12-9.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/exodus/8-24.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/28-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/exodus/28-21.htm">Names</a> <a href="/exodus/28-22.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/exodus/25-8.htm">Sanctuary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Aaron</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/leviticus/12-2.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Carry</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/29-42.htm">Continual</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Continually</a> <a href="/numbers/15-23.htm">Continuing</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-8.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/numbers/4-30.htm">Entereth</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Goes</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/exodus/28-35.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/exodus/30-16.htm">Memorial</a> <a href="/exodus/30-16.htm">Memory</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Names</a> <a href="/exodus/28-41.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/30-16.htm">Remembrance</a> <a href="/exodus/29-30.htm">Sanctuary</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div>1. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a> 2. <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a> 6. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a> 15. <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a> 30. <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a> 36. <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a> 39. <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a> 40. <a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place This phrase refers to the specific duties of Aaron, the high priest, who was the only one permitted to enter the Holy Place regularly. The Holy Place was part of the Tabernacle, a sacred space where God's presence dwelled among the Israelites. This highlights the unique role of the high priest as a mediator between God and the people, foreshadowing the ultimate mediation of Jesus Christ, our High Priest, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>.he shall bear the names of the sons of Israel The names of the twelve tribes of Israel were engraved on stones set in the breastpiece, symbolizing the high priest's representation of all the people before God. This act of bearing the names signifies the priest's role in interceding for the entire nation, emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and covenant relationship with God. It also prefigures Christ, who bears the names of believers on His heart, interceding for them before the Father (<a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>).over his heart on the breastpiece of judgment The breastpiece, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was an ornate piece of the high priest's garments, signifying his role in making judicial decisions and seeking God's will for the people. The placement "over his heart" indicates the importance of carrying the people with love and sincerity. This reflects the heart of Christ, who carries His people with compassion and justice.as a continual reminder before the LORD This continual reminder underscores the perpetual nature of the priestly intercession. The high priest's role was not a one-time event but an ongoing duty, symbolizing the eternal intercession of Christ for believers. It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant with Israel, ensuring that the people are always represented before Him. This is echoed in <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>, where Christ's eternal priesthood is described as He "always lives to make intercession" for us.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel. He serves as a mediator between God and the Israelites, entering the Holy Place to perform priestly duties. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_holy_place.htm">The Holy Place</a> A sacred area within the Tabernacle where the priests perform their duties. It is a place of divine presence and worship. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_israel.htm">The Sons of Israel</a> Refers to the twelve tribes of Israel, each represented by a name inscribed on the breastpiece worn by Aaron. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece_of_judgment.htm">The Breastpiece of Judgment</a> A sacred garment worn by the high priest, adorned with stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It symbolizes the priest's role in seeking God's guidance and making decisions on behalf of the people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant name of God, Yahweh, who established a relationship with Israel and provided the law and instructions for worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_high_priest.htm">The Role of the High Priest</a> Aaron's role as a high priest foreshadows the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for us. Just as Aaron bore the names of Israel, Jesus bears our names before the Father. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a> The breastpiece serves as a continual reminder of God's covenant with Israel. We are called to remember God's faithfulness and promises in our daily lives. <a href="/topical/i/intercession_and_representation.htm">Intercession and Representation</a> Aaron's bearing of the names signifies the importance of intercession. As believers, we are called to pray and intercede for others, carrying their burdens before God. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_heart.htm">Symbolism of the Heart</a> The placement of the breastpiece over Aaron's heart signifies the deep love and commitment required in spiritual leadership. We are encouraged to lead with love and compassion. <a href="/topical/t/the_holiness_of_worship.htm">The Holiness of Worship</a> Entering the Holy Place signifies the sacredness of worship. We are reminded to approach God with reverence and purity in our worship practices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a> <a href="/q/what_is_biblical_consecration.htm">What does the Bible teach about consecration?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_nadab_and_abihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who were Nadab and Abihu in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_urim_and_thummim.htm">What are the Urim and Thummim?</a> <a href="/q/is_leviticus_8_1-13's_ceremony_credible.htm">In Leviticus 8:1-13, how historically or archaeologically credible is the elaborate priestly ordination ceremony described?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) Aaron shall bear the names . . . upon his heart.--Comp. <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm" title="And you shall put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial to the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders for a memorial.">Exodus 28:12</a>. The high priest was to be wholly identified with the people; to be one with them in affection no less than in action; to bear their names on his shoulders, as supporting them and wrestling for them, while he also bore their names on his heart, as loving them and feeling for them. Thus he was continually to present before God a two-fold "memorial" of His people, and to make a sort of double appeal, on the one hand, to God's power, and, on the other hand, to His mercy and loving-kindness.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - And Aaron shall bear, etc. "Aaron," i.e., "shall not only bear the names of the twelve tribes upon his shoulders (ver. 12), but also upon his heart." He shall thus make a double presentation of them to God continually. The explanation is somewhat fanciful, that the names on the shoulder-stones indicated that the people were a burthen to him, while those on the stones of the breast-plate, being upon his breast, indicated that he bore them affection. The breast and the shoulder were probably chosen as being conspicuous and honourable positions. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Whenever [Aaron] enters בְּבֹא֣וֹ (bə·ḇō·’ōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the Holy [Place], הַקֹּ֑דֶשׁ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity [he] אַ֠הֲרֹן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_175.htm">Strong's 175: </a> Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses shall bear וְנָשָׂ֣א (wə·nā·śā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> To lift, carry, take the names שְׁמ֨וֹת (šə·mō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his heart לִבּ֖וֹ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre on the breastpiece בְּחֹ֧שֶׁן (bə·ḥō·šen) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest of judgment, הַמִּשְׁפָּ֛ט (ham·miš·pāṭ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style as a continual תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice reminder לְזִכָּרֹ֥ן (lə·zik·kā·rōn) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2146.htm">Strong's 2146: </a> Memorial, remembrance before לִפְנֵֽי־ (lip̄·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face the LORD. יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-29.htm">Exodus 28:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:29 Aaron shall bear the names (Exo. 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