Exodus 28:23

23 and you shall make for the breastpiece two rings of gold, and put the two rings on the two edges of the breastpiece.

Exodus 28:23 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 28:23

And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold,
&c.] On the upper part of it, above, toward the two shoulder pieces of the ephod; these were to put one end of the chains into before mentioned:

and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate;
the two upper ends or corners of it, the right and left.

Exodus 28:23 In-Context

21 There shall be twelve stones with their names according to the names of the sons of Israel; they shall be like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.
22 And you shall make for the breastpiece twisted chains like cords, of pure gold;
23 and you shall make for the breastpiece two rings of gold, and put the two rings on the two edges of the breastpiece.
24 And you shall put the two cords of gold in the two rings at the edges of the breastpiece;
25 the two ends of the two cords you shall attach to the two settings of filigree, and so attach it in front to the shoulder-pieces of the ephod.
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