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Exodus 28:29-38

29 “Whenever Aaron enters the Holy Place, he will bear the names of the sons of Israel over his heart on the breastpiece of decision as a continuing memorial before the Lord.

30 Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters the presence of the Lord. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the Lord.

31 Other Priestly Garments
“Make the robe of the ephod entirely of blue cloth,

32 with an opening for the head in its center. There shall be a woven edge like a collar around this opening, so that it will not tear.

33 Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.

34 The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe.

35 Aaron must wear it when he ministers. The sound of the bells will be heard when he enters the Holy Place before the Lord and when he comes out, so that he will not die.

36 “Make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: holy to the Lord.

37 Fasten a blue cord to it to attach it to the turban; it is to be on the front of the turban.

38 It will be on Aaron’s forehead, and he will bear the guilt involved in the sacred gifts the Israelites consecrate, whatever their gifts may be. It will be on Aaron’s forehead continually so that they will be acceptable to the Lord.

Cross References for Exodus 28:29-38

Exodus 28:12 - and fasten them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. ... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:12 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:12

Jeremiah 30:21 - Their leader will be one of their own; their ruler will arise from among them. I will bring him... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 30:21

Song of Songs 8:6 - Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, ... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:6 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:6

Nehemiah 2:20 - I answered them by saying, “The God of heaven will give us success. We his servants will start ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:20 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 2:20

Zechariah 6:14 - The crown will be given to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial in t... Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:14 Click to read the verse Zechariah 6:14

Hebrews 9:24 - For Christ did not enter a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:24

Exodus 28:15 - The Breastpiece “Fashion a breastpiece for making decisions—the work of a skilled craftsman. Ma... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:15 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:15

Exodus 28:30 - Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart wheneve... Click to read the verse Exodus 28:30 Click to read the verse Exodus 28:30

Isaiah 49:15-16 - “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:15-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 49:15-16

Romans 10:1 - Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved. Click to read the verse Romans 10:1 Click to read the verse Romans 10:1

Exodus 39:7 - Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of ... Click to read the verse Exodus 39:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 39:7

Numbers 10:10 - Also at your times of rejoicing—your appointed feasts and New Moon festivals—you are to sound t... Click to read the verse Numbers 10:10 Click to read the verse Numbers 10:10