Exodus 28:13

The settings for the stones must be made from gold.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And thou shalt make ouches of gold;

In Context

12Then he should fasten the stones onto the shoulder straps of the sacred apron, to represent the twelve Israeli tribes. In that way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes on his shoulders in order that I, Yahweh, will never forget my people (OR, in order that he will always remember that those tribes belong to Yahweh).

14Tell them to make two tiny chains that are braided like cords, and fasten the chains to the settings.”

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Cross References

Exodus 39:8They made the sacred chest pouch. They made it of the same materials as the sacred apron and embroidered it in the same way.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 28:7-15

6 And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. 7 It shall have the two shoulderpieces thereof joined at the two edges thereof; and so it shall be joined together. 8 And the curious girdle of the ephod, which is upon it, shall be of the same, according to the work thereof; even of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen. 9 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: 10 Six of… Read the whole commentary →

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