Exodus 28:15–21

THE BREASTPIECE

15 “Youj are to make an embroidered breastpiece for making decisions.* Make it with the same workmanship as the ephod; make it of gold, of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and of finely spun linen. 16 It must be square and folded double, nine inches long and nine inches wide.B 17 Place a setting of gemstonesC on it, four rows of stones:

The first row should be

a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;D

18 the second row,

a turquoise,E a lapis lazuli, and a diamond;F

19 the third row,

a jacinth,G an agate, and an amethyst;

20 and the fourth row,

a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper.

They should be adorned with gold filigree in their settings. 21 The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the twelve tribes.