Exodus 28:1-43, NLT
Exodus 28
Clothing for the Priests
1“Call for your brother, Aaron, and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Set them apart from the rest of the people of Israel so they may minister to me and be my priests.
Design of the Ephod
6“The craftsmen must make the ephod of finely woven linen and skillfully embroider it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.
9“Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.
Design of the Chestpiece
15“Then, with great skill and care, make a chestpiece to be worn for seeking a decision from God.*28:15 Hebrew a chestpiece for decision. Make it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.
22“To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, make braided cords of pure gold thread.
29“In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the sacred chestpiece*28:29 Hebrew the chestpiece for decision; also in 28:30. See 28:15. over his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the Lord.
Additional Clothing for the Priests
31“Make the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue cloth,
36“Next make a medallion of pure gold, and engrave it like a seal with these words: Holy to the Lord.
39“Weave Aaron’s patterned tunic from fine linen cloth. Fashion the turban from this linen as well. Also make a sash, and decorate it with colorful embroidery.
40“For Aaron’s sons, make tunics, sashes, and special head coverings that are glorious and beautiful.