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The craftsmen must use gold and blue, purple and red thread, and fine linen.
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"Use gold and blue, purple and red thread, and fine linen to make the holy vest; skilled craftsmen are to make it.
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At each top corner of this holy vest there will be a pair of shoulder straps tied together over each shoulder.
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"The craftsmen will very carefully weave a belt on the holy vest that is made with the same materials -- gold and blue, purple and red thread, and fine linen.
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"Take two onyx stones and write the names of the twelve sons of Israel on them,
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six on one stone and six on the other. Write the names in order, from the oldest son to the youngest.
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Carve the names of the sons of Israel on these stones in the same way a person carves words and designs on a seal. Put gold around the stones to hold them on the holy vest.
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Then put the two stones on the two straps of the holy vest as reminders of the twelve sons of Israel. Aaron is to wear their names on his shoulders in the presence of the Lord as reminders of the sons of Israel.
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Make two gold pieces to hold the stones
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and two chains of pure gold, twisted together like a rope. Attach the chains to the two gold pieces that hold the stones.
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"Make a chest covering to help in making decisions. The craftsmen should make it as they made the holy vest, using gold and blue, purple and red thread, and fine linen.