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Exodus 28:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The second row of stones should have an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the specific precious stones that were to be placed in the second row of the high priest's breastplate.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for creating the special garments for Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. The breastplate contained twelve precious stones arranged in four rows, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. These elaborate priestly garments were meant to reflect God's glory and the sacred nature of the high priest's role in representing the people before God.

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