And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.
Parallel translations
- WEB They made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
- BSB They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.
- NKJV They also made two settings of gold and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.
- NASB They made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastpiece.
- NLT They also made two settings of gold filigree and two gold rings and attached them to the top corners of the chestpiece.
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Quick answer
They made two gold settings and two gold rings, attaching the rings to the top corners of the breastplate. These anchored the gold chains.
Overview
This describes the fittings by which the breastplate was joined to the ephod. The careful provision of rings and settings shows the thoroughness of the design so that the breastplate would not come loose. Every component served to keep Israel firmly held before God in the priest's ministry, reflecting the steadfastness of God's covenant care.
Cross-references & the web
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- Exod 25:12And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put them in the four corners thereof; and two rings shall be in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it.
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