BIBLE VERSES 2

Exodus 28:21

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

Exodus 28:22

For the breastpiece, make braided chains like cords of pure gold.

Exodus 28:23

You are also to make two gold rings and fasten them to the two corners of the breastpiece.

Exodus 28:24

Then fasten the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

Exodus 28:25

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

Exodus 28:26

Make two more gold rings and attach them to the other two corners of the breastpiece, on the inside edge next to the ephod.

Exodus 28:27

Make 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.

Exodus 28:28

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.

Exodus 28:29

Whenever 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.

Exodus 28:30

And place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece of judgment, so that they will also be over Aaron’s heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the judgment of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD.

Exodus 28:31

You are to make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

Exodus 28:32

with an opening at its top in the center. Around the opening shall be a woven collar with an opening like that of a garment, so that it will not tear.

Exodus 28:33

Make pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn all the way around the lower hem, with gold bells between them,

Exodus 28:34

alternating the gold bells and pomegranates around the lower hem of the robe.

Exodus 28:35

Aaron must wear the robe whenever he ministers, and its sound will be heard when he enters or exits the sanctuary before the LORD, so that he will not die.

Exodus 28:36

You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD.

Exodus 28:37

Fasten to it a blue cord to mount it on the turban; it shall be on the front of the turban.

Exodus 28:38

And it will be worn on Aaron’s forehead, so that he may bear the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate with regard to all their holy gifts. It shall always be on his forehead, so that they may be acceptable before the LORD.

Exodus 28:39

You are to weave the tunic with fine linen, make the turban of fine linen, and fashion an embroidered sash.

Exodus 28:40

Make tunics, sashes, and headbands for Aaron’s sons, to give them glory and splendor.