Exodus 28:12

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Exodus 28:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth.

11 Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.

12 Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD.

13 Fashion gold filigree settings

14 and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings.

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