Exodus 39:7

7 They put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod to represent the twelve tribes of Israel, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Exodus 39:7 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 39:7

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Exodus 39:7 In-Context

5 The finely woven belt, made of the same materials, was attached to the ephod so as to form one piece with it, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

6 They prepared the carnelians and mounted them in gold settings; they were skillfully engraved with the names of the twelve sons of Jacob.

7 They put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod to represent the twelve tribes of Israel, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.

8 They made the breastpiece of the same materials as the ephod and with similar embroidery.

9 It was square and folded double, 9 inches long and 9 inches wide.