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This will hold the chestpiece securely to the ephod above the decorative sash. <a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a> And they shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, so that it may lie on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, so that the breastpiece shall not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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 href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> They shall bind the breastplate by means of its rings to the rings of the ephod, using a blue cord, so that it is above the intricately woven band of the ephod, and so that the breastplate does not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220They shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And they shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, that it may be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece may not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> They shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They shall bind the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it will be above the skillfully woven sash of the ephod, so that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The artisans are to tie the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the ephod’s waistband and does not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The craftsmen are to tie the breastpiece from its rings to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece is above the ephod&#8217s waistband and does not come loose from the ephod.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then take a blue cord and tie the two lower rings on the breastpiece to those on the vest. This will keep the breastpiece in place. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be upon the cunningly woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the breastplate should be fastened by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord. This will attach it just above the belt of the ephod and will hold the breastplate in place. <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Tie the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that the breastpiece rests above the belt and does not come loose. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> They are to fasten the rings on the breast piece to the rings on the ephod with a blue cord so it will rest on the skillfully woven band of the ephod and so the breast piece won't come loose from the ephod. <a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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 href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> They are to tie the breastpiece by its rings to the rings of the ephod by blue cord, so that it may be above the waistband of the ephod, and so that the breastpiece will not be loose from the ephod. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They shall bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate may not swing out from the ephod. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they shall bind the breast-plate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breast-plate be not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> They shall bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate may not swing out from the ephod. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and they bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a ribbon of blue, to be above the girdle of the ephod, and the breastplate is not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and they bind the breastplate by its rings unto the rings of the ephod with a ribbon of blue, to be above the girdle of the ephod, and the breastplate is not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they rings shall bind the breastplate from the to the rings of the ephod by a thread of cerulean purple, to be upon the girdle of the ephod; and the breast-plate shall not be moved from the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And may be fastened by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a violet fillet, that the joining artificially wrought may continue, and the rational and the ephod may not be loosed one from the other. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And it shall be drawn tight to the rings of the breastplate, by the rings of the ephod, with a hyacinth band, so that the well-constructed juncture will remain in place, and the breastplate and the ephod will not be able to be separated from one another. <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> Violet ribbons shall bind the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod, so that the breastpiece will stay right above the embroidered belt of the ephod and not swing loose from it. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The breastpiece shall be bound by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it may lie on the decorated band of the ephod, and so that the breastpiece shall not come loose from the ephod.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they shall bind the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue that it may rest upon the embroidered girdle of the ephod, so that the breastplate may not come loose from the ephod. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And they shall join the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod, with a cord of blue fringe to be on the girdle of the ephod, that it will not remove the breastplate from the ephod.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof unto the rings of the ephod with a thread of blue, that it may be upon the skilfully woven band of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-28.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=7173" 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> …27Make 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. 28<a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: miṭ·ṭab·bə·ʿō·ṯō (Prep-m:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">The rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: ha·ḥō·šen (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">of the breastpiece</a> <a href="/hebrew/7405.htm" title="7405: wə·yir·kə·sū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To bind. A primitive root; to tie.">shall be tied</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/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/2885.htm" title="2885: ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ (N-fpc) -- Signet ring, ring, signet. From taba'; properly, a seal, i.e. Signet; hence a ring of any kind.">the rings</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">of the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/6616.htm" title="6616: bip̄·ṯîl (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Cord, thread. From pathal; twine.">with a cord</a> <a href="/hebrew/8504.htm" title="8504: tə·ḵê·leṯ (N-fs) -- Probably for shcheleth; the cerulean mussel, i.e. The color obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith.">of blue yarn,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: ha·ḥō·šen (Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">so that the breastpiece</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">is</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.">above</a> <a href="/hebrew/2805.htm" title="2805: ḥê·šeḇ (N-msc) -- Ingenious work. From chashab; a belt or strap.">the waistband</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">of the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and does not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2118.htm" title="2118: yiz·zaḥ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To remove, displace. A primitive root; to shove or displace.">swing out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">the ephod.</a> 29Whenever 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.…<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="/leviticus/8-7.htm">Leviticus 8:7-8</a> He put the tunic on Aaron, tied the sash around him, clothed him with the robe, and put the ephod on him. He tied the woven band of the ephod around him and fastened it to him. / Then he put the breastpiece on him and placed the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece. <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Exodus 39:21</a> Then they tied the rings of the breastpiece to the rings of the ephod with a cord of blue yarn, so that the breastpiece was above the waistband of the ephod and would not swing out from the ephod, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. <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="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9-12</a> When David learned that Saul was plotting evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, “Bring the ephod.” / And David said, “O LORD, God of Israel, Your servant has heard that Saul intends to come to Keilah and destroy the city on my account. / Will the citizens of Keilah surrender me into his hand? Will Saul come down, as Your servant has heard? O LORD, God of Israel, please tell Your servant.” “He will,” said the LORD. ... <a href="/1_samuel/30-7.htm">1 Samuel 30:7-8</a> Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” So Abiathar brought it to him, / and David inquired of the LORD: “Should I pursue these raiders? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” the LORD replied, “for you will surely overtake them and rescue the captives.” <a href="/2_samuel/5-23.htm">2 Samuel 5:23-24</a> So David inquired of the LORD, who answered, “Do not march straight up, but circle around behind them and attack them in front of the balsam trees. / As soon as you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because this will mean that the LORD has gone out before you to strike the camp of the Philistines.” <a href="/1_chronicles/15-27.htm">1 Chronicles 15:27</a> Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. <a href="/2_chronicles/26-16.htm">2 Chronicles 26:16-18</a> But when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense. / Then Azariah the priest, along with eighty brave priests of the LORD, went in after him. / They took their stand against King Uzziah and said, “Uzziah, you have no right to offer incense to the LORD. Only the priests, the descendants of Aaron, are consecrated to burn incense. Leave the sanctuary, for you have acted unfaithfully; you will not receive honor from the LORD God.” <a href="/ezra/2-63.htm">Ezra 2:63</a> The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <a href="/nehemiah/7-65.htm">Nehemiah 7:65</a> The governor ordered them not to eat the most holy things until there was a priest to consult the Urim and Thummim. <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Matthew 26:65</a> At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy. <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Mark 14:63</a> At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses? <a href="/luke/1-8.htm">Luke 1:8-9</a> One day while Zechariah’s division was on duty and he was serving as priest before God, / he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23-24</a> When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. / So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is what the soldiers did. <a href="/acts/13-2.htm">Acts 13:2-3</a> While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” / And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they shall bind the breastplate by the rings thereof to the rings of the ephod with a lace of blue, that it may be above the curious girdle of the ephod, and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod.a lace<a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Exodus 28:31,37</a> And thou shalt make the robe of the ephod all of blue… <a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">Exodus 39:30,31</a> And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD… <a href="/numbers/15-38.htm">Numbers 15:38</a> Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations, and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Band</a> <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-26.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Connecting</a> <a href="/exodus/26-10.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/28-22.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/exodus/28-8.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/genesis/38-18.htm">Lace</a> <a href="/exodus/25-27.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/genesis/38-18.htm">Ribbon</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/joel/3-13.htm">Swing</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Thread</a> <a href="/genesis/38-28.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/exodus/28-27.htm">Woven</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Band</a> <a href="/exodus/29-9.htm">Bind</a> <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Blue</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/36-17.htm">Connecting</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Cord</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Curious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/36-22.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">Girdle</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Lace</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Ribbon</a> <a href="/exodus/30-4.htm">Rings</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Skilfully</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Skillfully</a> <a href="/exodus/39-21.htm">Swing</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/28-37.htm">Thread</a> <a href="/exodus/39-31.htm">Tied</a> <a href="/exodus/28-32.htm">Woven</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'; 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The breastpiece, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was an essential part of the high priest's garments, symbolizing the role of the priest as a mediator between God and the people. The blue yarn is significant, as blue often represents divinity and heavenly origin in biblical symbolism. This color is also seen in other sacred items, such as the curtains of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/26.htm">Exodus 26:1</a>). The connection between the breastpiece and the ephod through these rings and cords signifies the unity and coherence of the priestly function, ensuring that the breastpiece remains securely in place.so that the breastpiece is above the waistband of the ephod The positioning of the breastpiece above the waistband of the ephod is not merely functional but also symbolic. The ephod, a garment worn by the high priest, was a key component of the priestly attire, representing service and dedication to God. The breastpiece, containing the Urim and Thummim, was used for divine decision-making, indicating the high priest's role in seeking God's guidance for the nation. By being placed above the waistband, the breastpiece is prominently displayed, emphasizing the importance of divine judgment and guidance in the life of Israel. This arrangement also reflects the hierarchical structure of the priestly garments, with each piece having its specific place and purpose.and does not swing out from the ephod The instruction that the breastpiece should not swing out from the ephod underscores the need for stability and order in the high priest's attire. This stability is crucial during the high priest's duties, particularly when entering the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement. The secure attachment of the breastpiece ensures that it remains in its proper position, symbolizing the steadfastness and reliability of God's judgment. This detail also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's unchanging nature and the consistency of His laws and decrees. The careful design of the priestly garments serves as a reminder of the order and precision inherent in God's creation and His expectations for worship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the priestly garments from God on Mount Sinai. 2. <a href="/topical/a/aaron.htm">Aaron</a> The brother of Moses, who was appointed as the first high priest of Israel. The instructions for the priestly garments were specifically for him and his descendants. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece.htm">The Breastpiece</a> A sacred garment worn by the high priest, containing the Urim and Thummim, used for making decisions before God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a> A part of the high priest's garments, to which the breastpiece was attached. It was made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, where the high priest performed his duties.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The detailed instructions for the priestly garments emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands. Just as the Israelites were to follow God's instructions precisely, we are called to obey His Word in our lives. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_garments.htm">Symbolism of the Garments</a> The breastpiece and ephod symbolize the role of the high priest as a mediator between God and the people. This foreshadows the ultimate mediation of Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf. <a href="/topical/u/unity_and_connection.htm">Unity and Connection</a> The blue cord connecting the breastpiece to the ephod signifies unity and purpose. In our Christian walk, we are called to be united with Christ and with one another, serving with a common purpose. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_high_priest.htm">The Role of the High Priest</a> The high priest's garments were not just for show; they were functional and symbolic of his role. As believers, we are called to put on the "garments" of righteousness and serve in our God-given roles.<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/can_exodus_28_gems_match_israel's_trade.htm">Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_materials_for_garments.htm">Exodus 28:2-5: Where did nomadic Israelites supposedly in the desert acquire the costly fabrics, precious stones, and gold for such elaborate garments?</a> <a href="/q/could_freed_slaves_craft_the_ephod.htm">Exodus 28:6-14: How plausible is it that detailed and specialized craftsmanship for the ephod existed among a recently freed slave population?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The rings מִֽטַּבְּעֹתָ֞יו (miṭ·ṭab·bə·‘ō·ṯāw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind of the breastpiece הַ֠חֹשֶׁן (ha·ḥō·šen) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest shall be tied וְיִרְכְּס֣וּ (wə·yir·kə·sū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7405.htm">Strong's 7405: </a> To bind to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the rings טַבְּעֹ֤ת (ṭab·bə·‘ōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2885.htm">Strong's 2885: </a> A seal, signet, a ring of any kind of the ephod הָאֵפֹד֙ (hā·’ê·p̄ōḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image with a cord בִּפְתִ֣יל (bip̄·ṯîl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6616.htm">Strong's 6616: </a> Cord, thread of blue yarn, תְּכֵ֔לֶת (tə·ḵê·leṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8504.htm">Strong's 8504: </a> The cerulean mussel, the color, obtained therefrom, stuff dyed therewith so that the breastpiece הַחֹ֔שֶׁן (ha·ḥō·šen) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest is לִֽהְי֖וֹת (lih·yō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be above עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the waistband חֵ֣שֶׁב (ḥê·šeḇ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2805.htm">Strong's 2805: </a> Ingenious work of the ephod הָאֵפ֑וֹד (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image and does not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no swing out יִזַּ֣ח (yiz·zaḥ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2118.htm">Strong's 2118: </a> To remove, displace from מֵעַ֖ל (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the ephod. הָאֵפֽוֹד׃ (hā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-28.htm">Exodus 28:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-28.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:28 They shall bind the breastplate by its (Exo. 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