It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.
It was square-shaped; they made the breastplate with two layers: it was nine inches long and nine inches wide when folded double.
This verse describes the exact measurements and construction of the high priest's breastplate - a square, double-layered piece that was nine inches on each side.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the high priest's breastplate, which was part of the sacred garments God commanded Moses to make for Aaron and his sons who served as priests in the tabernacle. The breastplate would hold twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing that the priest carried the people close to his heart when he entered God's presence.
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