And you shall make on the breastpiece two rings of gold, and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastpiece.
Parallel translations
- WEB You shall make on the breastplate two rings of gold, and shall put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
- KJV And thou shalt make upon the breastplate two rings of gold, and shalt put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
- BSB You are also to make two gold rings and fasten them to the two corners of the breastpiece.
- NKJV And you shall make two rings of gold for the breastplate, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
- NLT Then make two gold rings and attach them to the top corners of the chestpiece.
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Quick answer
Two gold rings were attached to the two upper ends of the breastplate. These rings anchored the gold chains.
Overview
These rings were essential connectors in the elaborate system fastening the breastplate to the ephod. The detailed engineering shows the care with which God designed Israel's worship. Every part served to keep the symbols of the people fixed over the priest's heart.
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- Exod 25:11–15You shall overlay it with pure gold. You shall overlay it inside and outside, and you shall make a gold molding around it.
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