Exodus 39:18

And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

And the two {H8147} ends {H7098} of the two {H8147} wreathen {H5688} chains {H5688} they fastened {H5414} in the two {H8147} ouches {H4865}, and put {H5414} them on the shoulderpieces {H3802} of the ephod {H646}, before {H6440} it {H4136}.

and attached the other two ends of the twisted chains to the front of the shoulder-pieces of the ritual vest.

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

And the other two ends of the two wreathen chains they put on the two settings, and put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, in the forepart thereof.

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Cross-References

  • Exodus 28:14 (2 votes)

    And two chains [of] pure gold at the ends; [of] wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.

  • Song Of Solomon 1:10 (2 votes)

    Thy cheeks are comely with rows [of jewels], thy neck with chains [of gold].