“Then, with great skill and care, make a chestpiece to be worn for seeking a decision from God. Make it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

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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 thou shall make the breastplate of judgment
Called a "breastplate", because worn upon the breast of the high pri…

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…