The breastplate bore twelve precious stones, on each of which the name of a tribe was engraved-the smallest as well as the greatest, Benjamin as well as Judah, Simeon which faded in the desert, as well as Ephraim which occupied the center of the Promised Land. Whatever might be their sins and failures, their chastenings and penalties, nothing could remove them from that sacred place. They might even be at enmity among themselves, but still they would abide there in perfect unity. So it is with ourselves. Our names are engraven on the heart of Jesus, and ever presented before God. Neither life nor death can separate us from His love. Do not look at your shortcomings and failures, but at your standing in Christ Jesus. You cannot be forgotten by God. The dark waters may flow over your soul, the voice of the accuser may be hoarse in your ear, your heart and your flesh may fail, but you are precious in God's sight, and sparkle in His light like a jasper or sapphire. [source]
Chapter Summary: Exodus 28
1Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office 2Holy garments are appointed 6The ephod and girdle 15The breast-plate with twelve precious stones 30The Urim and Thummim 31The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells 36The plate of the mitre 39The embroidered coat 40The garments for Aaron's sons
What do the individual words in Exodus 28:19 mean?
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Noun, masculine singular
Root: אַחְלָמָה
Sense: amethyst, a gem in the third row on the ephod, breastplate of judgment worn by the high priest.
What are the major concepts related to Exodus 28:19?