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| | Exd 28:1 | "Your brother, Aaron, and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, will be set apart from the common people. They will be my priests and will minister to me.
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| | Exd 28:2 | Make special clothing for Aaron to show his separation to God--beautiful garments that will lend dignity to his work.
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| | Exd 28:3 | Instruct all those who have special skills as tailors to make the garments that will set Aaron apart from everyone else, so he may serve me as a priest.
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| | Exd 28:4 | They are to make a chestpiece, an ephod, a robe, an embroidered tunic, a turban, and a sash. They will also make special garments for Aaron's sons to wear when they serve as priests before me.
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| | Exd 28:5 | These items must be made of fine linen cloth and embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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| | Exd 28:6 | "The ephod must be made of fine linen cloth and skillfully embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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| | Exd 28:7 | It will consist of two pieces, front and back, joined at the shoulders with two shoulder-pieces.
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| | Exd 28:8 | And the sash will be made of the same materials: fine linen cloth embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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| | Exd 28:9 | Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.
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| | Exd 28:10 | Six names will be on each stone, naming all the tribes in the order of their ancestors' births.
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| | Exd 28:11 | Engrave these names in the same way a gemcutter engraves a seal. Mount the stones in gold settings.
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| | Exd 28:12 | Fasten the two stones on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the people of Israel. Aaron will carry these names before the LORD as a constant reminder.
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| | Exd 28:13 | The settings are to be made of gold filigree,
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| | Exd 28:14 | and two cords made of pure gold will be attached to the settings on the shoulders of the ephod.
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| | Exd 28:15 | "Then, with the most careful workmanship, make a chestpiece that will be used to determine God's will. Use the same materials as you did for the ephod: fine linen cloth embroidered with gold thread and blue, purple, and scarlet yarn.
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| | Exd 28:16 | This chestpiece will be made of two folds of cloth, forming a pouch nine inches square.
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| | Exd 28:17 | Four rows of gemstones will be attached to it. The first row will contain a red carnelian, a chrysolite, and an emerald.
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| | Exd 28:18 | The second row will contain a turquoise, a sapphire, and a white moonstone.
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| | Exd 28:19 | The third row will contain a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst.
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| | Exd 28:20 | The fourth row will contain a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. All these stones will be set in gold.
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| | Exd 28:21 | Each stone will represent one of the tribes of Israel, and the name of that tribe will be engraved on it as though it were a seal.
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| | Exd 28:22 | "To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, make braided cords of pure gold.
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| | Exd 28:23 | Then make two gold rings and attach them to the top corners of the chestpiece.
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| | Exd 28:24 | The two gold cords will go through the rings on the chestpiece,
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| | Exd 28:25 | and the ends of the cords will be tied to the gold settings on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod.
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| | Exd 28:26 | Then make two more gold rings, and attach them to the two lower inside corners of the chestpiece next to the ephod.
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| | Exd 28:27 | And make two more gold rings and attach them to the ephod near the sash.
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| | Exd 28:28 | Then attach the bottom rings of the chestpiece to the rings on the ephod with blue cords. This will hold the chestpiece securely to the ephod above the beautiful sash.
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| | Exd 28:29 | In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the chestpiece over his heart when he goes into the presence of the LORD in the Holy Place. Thus, the LORD will be reminded of his people continually.
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| | Exd 28:30 | Insert into the pocket of the chestpiece the Urim and Thummim, to be carried over Aaron's heart when he goes into the LORD's presence. Thus, Aaron will always carry the objects used to determine the LORD's will for his people whenever he goes in before the LORD.
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| | Exd 28:31 | "Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,
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| | Exd 28:32 | with an opening for Aaron's head in the middle of it. The opening will be reinforced by a woven collar so it will not tear.
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| | Exd 28:33 | Make pomegranates out of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attach them to the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.
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| | Exd 28:34 | The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all the way around the hem.
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| | Exd 28:35 | Aaron will wear this robe whenever he enters the Holy Place to minister to the LORD, and the bells will tinkle as he goes in and out of the LORD's presence. If he wears it, he will not die.
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| | Exd 28:36 | "Next make a medallion of pure gold. Using the techniques of an engraver, inscribe it with these words: SET APART AS HOLY TO THE LORD.
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| | Exd 28:37 | This medallion will be attached to the front of Aaron's turban by means of a blue cord.
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| | Exd 28:38 | Aaron will wear it on his forehead, thus bearing the guilt connected with any errors regarding the sacred offerings of the people of Israel. He must always wear it so the LORD will accept the people.
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| | Exd 28:39 | "Weave Aaron's patterned tunic from fine linen cloth. Fashion the turban out of this linen as well. Also make him an embroidered sash.
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| | Exd 28:40 | "Then for Aaron's sons, make tunics, sashes, and headdresses to give them dignity and respect.
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| | Exd 28:41 | Clothe Aaron and his sons with these garments, and then anoint and ordain them. Set them apart as holy so they can serve as my priests.
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| | Exd 28:42 | Also make linen underclothes for them, to be worn next to their bodies, reaching from waist to thigh.
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| | Exd 28:43 | These must be worn whenever Aaron and his sons enter the Tabernacle or approach the altar in the Holy Place to perform their duties. Thus they will not incur guilt and die. This law is permanent for Aaron and his descendants.
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