Exodus 28:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold, and shalt put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You shall make two gold rings for the breastplate and attach these two rings to the two ends of the breastplate.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making gold rings that will be attached to the high priest's breastplate.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for creating the sacred garments for Aaron, the first high priest of Israel. The breastplate was a crucial piece of the high priest's ceremonial clothing, designed to be worn when he entered God's presence in the tabernacle. These gold rings were functional elements that would help secure the breastplate to the priest's ephod (vest-like garment).

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Exodus 28:14

And make two chains of pure gold with twisted work at the ends; you shall make them with braided work and attach the braided chains to the settings.

Exodus 28:24

And you shall put the two braided chains of gold through the two rings that are at the ends of the breastplate.

Exodus 28:28

They must tie the breastplate by its rings to the rings of the ephod with a blue cord, so that it stays above the decorative belt of the ephod, and so the breastplate won't come loose from the ephod.

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