"Read Exodus 28" (NKJV)
The Ephod and Breastplate
Aaron was the first high priest;
From the Tribe of Levi (The Priesthood,)
he was Moses' brother.
After Aaron died, subsequent high
priests were his descendants,
the sons of Aaron.
"The High Priest is dressed in holy garments."
The uppermost holy garment is called the
Ephod and is formed like an apron.
On top of the Ephod is the square breastplate,
with twelve precious stones.
("See the 12 ephod stones below")
The shoulders have two additional precious stones.
(" See Rememberance stones below")
The blue garment is called the robe,with golden bells
and pomegranates alternating all around the hem.
The high priest wore a white fine linen woven tunic
under the robe.
On his head is the white fine linen turban.
The front of the turban has a crown of gold, saying
HOLINESS TO THE LORD.
Remembrance Stones
The Bible calls these two stones, one on each shoulder
"remembrance stones, as it is written."
Exodus 28: 12 (NKJV) says: And you shall put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod as memorial stones
for the sons of Israel.
Two sardonyx stones (amethyst) are fixed in settings
of gold on the High Priest's shoulders;
One on the right, and one on the left.
There are six names on the right stone and six names
on the left stone in the order of their birth.
Leah (elder wife) - 1.Reuben, 2. Simeon, 3. Levi, 4. Judah;
Bilhah (Rachel's slave) -5. Dan, 6. Naphtali (light blue)
Zilpah (Leah's slave) - 7. Gad, 8. Asher (light green)
Later also - 9. Issachar and10. Zebulun (shades of red)
Rachel (younger wife) - 11. Joseph, 12. Benjamin
(shades of yellow)
The 12 Stones of the Ephod
Levi Simeon Reuben
Naphtali Dan Judah
Issachar Asher Gad
Benjamin Joseph Zebulun
Each stone has its own glory, place, and beauty;
A Name inscribed upon each one.
Each one differed from the other, but not in
competition, but rather complimented the other.
There was diversity, but not division.
THIS IS THE CONCEPT OF BODY MINISTRY.
BREASTPLATE
The Breastplate was worn by a High Priest when
the Jews returned from the Babylonian exile.
He was clothed in the apparel of the ancient High Priest.
The stones in the breastplate represent the
Twelve Tribes of Israel.
"Read the stones from right to left."
The first row has a ruby, topaz and a beryl.
The second contains a turquoise, sapphire and
an emerald.
The third there is a jacinth, agate and an amethyst.
The fourth row has a chrysolite, onyx and a jasper.
They were mounted in gold filigree settings."
"Read Joel 2: 1-32 (NKJV)- The Day of the Lord"
"The Land Refreshed"
Joel 2:23 (NKJV) says: Be glad then, you children of Zion,
And rejoice in the Lord your God;
For He has given you the former rain faithfully,
And He will cause the rain to come down for you-
The former rain, And the latter rain in the first month.
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