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Exodus 25:7

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and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

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Matthew Henry Bible Commentaryv. 7

At this chapter begins an account of the orders and instructions God gave to Moses upon the mount for the erecting and furnishing of a tabernacle to the honour of God. We have here. I. Orders given for a collection to be made among the people for this purpose (Exo 25:1-9). II. Particular instructions, 1. Concerning the ark of the covenant (Exo 25:10-22). 2. The table of showbread (Exo 25:23-30). 3. The golden candlestick (Exo 25:31, etc.).

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Strong's Concordancev. 7

שֹׁהַם (shôham, H7718) — a gem, probably the beryl (from its pale green color) אֶבֶן (ʼeben, H68) — a stone מִלֻּא (milluʼ, H4394) — a fulfilling (only in plural), i.e. (literally) a setting (of gems), or (technically)… אֵפוֹד (ʼêphôwd, H646) — a girdle; specifically the ephod or highpriest's shoulder-piece; also generally, an image חֹשֶׁן (chôshen, H2833) — perhaps a pocket (as holding the Urim and Thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used…

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Exodus 28:4rank 6

These are the garments that they shall make: a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, a woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these holy garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they may serve Me as priests.

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