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Exodus 28:11-19 New Century Version (NCV)

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. Make two gold pieces to hold the stones

14. and two chains of pure gold, twisted together like a rope. Attach the chains to the two gold pieces that hold the stones.

15. “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.

16. The chest covering must be square—nine inches long and nine inches wide—and folded double to make a pocket.

17. Put four rows of beautiful gems on the chest covering: The first row must have a ruby, topaz, and yellow quartz;

18. the second must have turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

19. the third must have a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

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