And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
You must make the breastplate of judgment with skillful craftsmanship. Make it the same way you made the ephod, using gold, blue fabric, purple fabric, scarlet fabric, and fine twisted linen.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making a special breastplate that the high priest will wear, crafted with the same beautiful materials and skilled workmanship as the ephod.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for creating the priestly garments for Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. The breastplate of judgment would hold twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, and the priest would wear it when seeking God's guidance for important decisions. This was given during Israel's time in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt, as God was establishing the tabernacle worship system.
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