Exodus 28:21-43 »The stones represent the twelve sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved like a signet ring with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ²¹ »The stones represent the twelve sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved like a signet ring with the name of one of the twelve tribes. ²² »Make chains out of pure gold, twisted like ropes for the breastplate. ²³ »Make two gold rings for the breastplate. Attach them to the two top corners of the breastplate. ²⁴ »Fasten the two gold ropes to the rings at the top corners of the breastplate. ²⁵ »Fasten the other ends of the ropes to the two settings on the shoulder straps of the ephod so that the breastplate hangs in front of it. ²⁶ »Make two gold rings, and connect them to the other two corners of the breastplate on the inside edge next to the ephod. ²⁷ »Make two more gold rings, and fasten them to the bottom of the shoulder straps on the front of the ephod. This will be close to the seam just above the belt of the ephod. ²⁸ »Then the breastplate should be fastened by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a violet cord. Attach it just above the belt of the ephod. This will hold the breastplate in place. ²⁹ »When Aaron goes into the holy place, he will carry the names of the sons of Israel over his heart as a continual reminder in Jehovah’s presence. He must do this by wearing the breast piece for decision-making. ³⁰ Put the Urim and Thummim into the breast piece for decision-making. They, too, will be over Aaron’s heart when he comes into Jehovah’s presence. In this way when he is in Jehovah’s presence, Aaron will always be carrying over his heart the means for determining Jehovah’s decisions for the Israelites. ³¹ »Make the robe that is worn with the ephod entirely of violet material. ³² »Provide an opening for the head in the center with a reinforced edge like a leather collar all around it to keep it from tearing. ³³ »Along the hem of the robe weave pomegranates of blue, purple, and red wool with a gold bell between each of them. ³⁴ »A gold bell should alternate with a pomegranate all around the hem of the robe. ³⁵ »Aaron should wear it when he serves as priest. The sound of the bells must be heard when he comes into and goes out of Jehovah’s presence in the holy place so that he will not die. ³⁶ »Also make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it, like the engravings of a seal: Holy to Jehovah. ³⁷ »Fasten it on a blue cord and on the turban. It should be at the front of the turban. ³⁸ »It shall be on Aaron’s forehead. Aaron will take away the iniquity of the holy things that the sons of Israel consecrate. Concerning their holy gifts it will always be on his forehead that they may be accepted before Jehovah. ³⁹ »Weave the tunic of checkered work of fine linen. Make a turban of fine linen and a sash, the work of a weaver. ⁴⁰ »Make linen robes, belts, and turbans for Aaron’s sons. These clothes will give them dignity and honor. ⁴¹ »Dress your brother Aaron and his sons in these clothes and anoint them, ordain them, and set them apart to serve me as priests. ⁴² »Make linen undergarments to cover them down to their thighs. ⁴³ »Aaron and his sons must wear them when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to serve as priests in the holy place. They will be blameless and will not die. This is a long lasting law for him and his descendants.