KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of the ephod; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he made the breastplate with skillful craftsmanship, just like the work of the ephod; using gold, blue, purple, and scarlet thread, and fine twisted linen.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The craftsman made the high priest's breastplate with the same beautiful, skilled workmanship and precious materials as the ephod.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the high priest's breastplate during Israel's time in the wilderness around 1440 BC. The breastplate was a sacred garment worn by Aaron, the first high priest, containing twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was made by skilled craftsmen following God's detailed instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai.
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