The Ephod and Shoulder Stones

Exodus 28:6-14

"They are to make the ritual vest of gold, of blue, purple and scarlet yarn, and of finely woven linen, crafted by a skilled artisan.

Attached to its front and back edges are to be two shoulder-pieces that can be fastened together.

Its decorated belt is to be of the same workmanship and materials - gold; blue, purple and scarlet yarn; and finely woven linen.

Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Isra'el -

six of their names on one stone and the six remaining names on the other, in the order of their birth.

An engraver should engrave the names of the sons of Isra'el on the two stones as he would engrave a seal. Mount the stones in gold settings,

and put the two stones on the shoulder-pieces of the vest as stones calling to mind the sons of Isra'el. Aharon is to carry their names before ADONAI on his two shoulders as a reminder.

"Make gold squares

and two chains of pure gold, twisted like cords; attach the cord-like chains to the squares.

The Ephod and Shoulder Stones

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