Exodus 28:26

26 Then make two rings of gold and fasten them to the two ends of the Breastpiece on its inside edge facing the Ephod.

Exodus 28:26 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 28:26

And thou shall make two rings of gold
] Two other rings besides those before mentioned:

and thou shalt put them upon the two ends of the breastplate;
on the other two ends or corners of it:

in the border thereof which is in the side of the ephod inward:
these were at the two lower ends of the breastplate, towards the ephod on the inside.

Exodus 28:26 In-Context

24 Fasten the two golden cords to the rings at the ends of the Breastpiece.
25 Then fasten the other ends of the two cords to the two settings of filigree, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the Ephod in front.
26 Then make two rings of gold and fasten them to the two ends of the Breastpiece on its inside edge facing the Ephod.
27 Then make two more rings of gold and fasten them in the front of the Ephod to the lower part of the two shoulder pieces, near the seam above the decorated band.
28 Fasten the Breastpiece in place by running a cord of blue through its rings to the rings of the Ephod so that it rests secure on the decorated band of the Ephod and won't come loose.
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