Exodus 28:14   (Read all of Exodus 28)

and two braided chains of pure gold, like a rope, and attach the chains to the settings.

Exodus 28:15   (Read all of Exodus 28)

"Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions-the work of skilled hands. Make it like the ephod: of gold, and of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely twisted linen.

Exodus 28:16   (Read all of Exodus 28)

It is to be square-a span long and a span wide-and folded double.

Exodus 28:17   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Then mount four rows of precious stones on it. The first row shall be carnelian, chrysolite and beryl;

Exodus 28:18   (Read all of Exodus 28)

the second row shall be turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald;

Exodus 28:19   (Read all of Exodus 28)

the third row shall be jacinth, agate and amethyst;

Exodus 28:20   (Read all of Exodus 28)

the fourth row shall be topaz, onyx and jasper. Mount them in gold filigree settings.

Exodus 28:21   (Read all of Exodus 28)

There are to be twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Exodus 28:25   (Read all of Exodus 28)

and the other ends of the chains to the two settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

Exodus 28:27   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Make two more gold rings and attach them to the bottom of the shoulder pieces on the front of the ephod, close to the seam just above the waistband of the ephod.

Exodus 28:28   (Read all of Exodus 28)

The rings of the breastpiece are to be tied to the rings of the ephod with blue cord, connecting it to the waistband, so that the breastpiece will not swing out from the ephod.

Exodus 28:29   (Read all of Exodus 28)

"Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord.

Exodus 28:30   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron's heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord.

Exodus 28:32   (Read all of Exodus 28)

with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar around this opening, so that it will not tear.

Exodus 28:33   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.

Exodus 28:35   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die.

Exodus 28:36   (Read all of Exodus 28)

"Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE Lord.

Exodus 28:38   (Read all of Exodus 28)

It will be on Aaron's forehead, and he will bear the guilt involved in the sacred gifts the Israelites consecrate, whatever their gifts may be. It will be on Aaron's forehead continually so that they will be acceptable to the Lord.

Exodus 28:39   (Read all of Exodus 28)

"Weave the tunic of fine linen and make the turban of fine linen. The sash is to be the work of an embroiderer.

Exodus 28:40   (Read all of Exodus 28)

Make tunics, sashes and caps for Aaron's sons to give them dignity and honor.

Exodus 28:41   (Read all of Exodus 28)

After you put these clothes on your brother Aaron and his sons, anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they may serve me as priests.

Exodus 28:43   (Read all of Exodus 28)

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 lasting ordinance for Aaron and his descendants.

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"This is what you are to do to consecrate them, so they may serve me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without defect.

Exodus 29:4   (Read all of Exodus 29)

Then bring Aaron and his sons to the entrance to the tent of meeting and wash them with water.