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11 Engrave the names of the children of Israel on the two stones as an engraver engraves a signet ring. Insert them into settings of gold filigree. 12 Set the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones of remembrance for the children of Israel. Thus, Aaron shall carry the names upon his shoulders[a] before the Lord, as a memorial. 13 Also make settings of gold filigree

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 28:12 Carry the names upon his shoulders: this is to signify to all of Israel that Aaron as the high priest represents all the people before God (see also v. 29).

11 Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings 12 and fasten them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear the names on his shoulders(A) as a memorial(B) before the Lord. 13 Make gold filigree settings

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