And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron’s heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.
You must place the Urim and Thummim inside the breastplate of decision-making. They will rest over Aaron's heart when he enters God's presence. Aaron will carry the responsibility for making decisions for the people of Israel close to his heart before the Lord at all times.
God is telling Moses to place special sacred objects in the high priest's breastplate so that Aaron can seek God's guidance for the people while keeping their needs close to his heart.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was providing detailed instructions to Moses for the establishment of the Israelite priesthood, including the creation of sacred garments for Aaron as the first high priest. The Urim and Thummim were special objects placed in the breastplate of judgment, used by the priest to seek God's direct guidance on matters of decision-making and divine will for the nation of Israel. This practice underscored the high priest's role as an intermediary who carried the people's concerns before God.
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