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Exodus 39:16

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

They made two gold settings and two gold rings, and attached the two rings to the two top corners of the breastplate.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The craftsmen are carefully following God's instructions by making and attaching gold rings to the corners of the high priest's breastplate.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the construction of the high priest's breastplate, part of the sacred garments worn when serving in the tabernacle. The breastplate held twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel and was a crucial element of the priest's ceremonial clothing. These detailed instructions were given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai as part of establishing proper worship practices for the Israelites.

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