And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

. Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the sanctuary to the exclusive charge of the members of a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

2. THE BREASTPLATE.

The space devoted to the “breastplate” indicates its high importance. It was the most costly, most magni…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in
the breastplate of judgment upon his heart

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The chief ornament of the high priest was the breastplate, a rich piece of cloth, intricately worked. The name of each tribe was engraved on a prec…

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