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A Pocket for God's Will
Commentators explain that the breastplate was "doubled" to form a pouch or bag. The most common view is that this pouch was designed to hold the Urim and Thummim, the sacred objects used to discern God's will. This practical design element served a vital spiritual purpose, securing the means of divine communication.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 28:1–43
18th Century
Theologian
(). 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…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 28:16
19th Century
Bishop
Foursquare it shall be. —On the idea of perfection connected with the square, see Note on Exodus 27:1. But for this, twel…
John Gill
On Exodus 28:16
17th Century
Pastor
Four square it shall be, [being] doubled
That is, when it was doubled; for the length of it, according to Maimonides F3
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 28:15–30
17th Century
Minister
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…