And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:
Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the children of Israel.
God is instructing Moses to engrave the names of Israel's twelve tribes on two precious stones as part of the high priest's sacred clothing.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was giving Moses detailed instructions on Mount Sinai for the construction of the Tabernacle and the garments of the high priest, Aaron, as the Israelites journeyed from Egypt toward the Promised Land. This verse specifically addresses the ephod, a sacred vestment worn by the high priest, which included two onyx stones to be engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. These stones symbolized the high priest's role in bearing the people's identity and burdens before God as part of establishing a structured worship system for the nation.
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