Exodus 28:12 bbe — And the two stones are to be placed on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel…

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"And the two stones are to be placed on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel: Aaron will have their names on his arms when he goes in before the Lord, to keep the Lord in mind of them."

— Exodus 28:12, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 28:12 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the Lord upon his two shoulders for a memorial.”

  • NET

    “You are to put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod, stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, and Aaron will bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders for a memorial.”

Exodus 28 — Context

9

You are to take two beryl stones, on which the names of the children of Israel are to be cut:

10

Six names on the one stone and six on the other, in the order of their birth.

11

With the work of a jeweller, like the cutting of a stamp, the names of the children of Israel are to be cut on them, and they are to be fixed in twisted frames of gold.

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And the two stones are to be placed on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel: Aaron will have their names on his arms when he goes in before the Lord, to keep the Lord in mind of them.

13

And you are to make twisted frames of gold;

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And two chains of the best gold, twisted like cords; and have the chains fixed on to the frames.

15

And make a priest's bag for giving decisions, designed like the ephod, made of gold and blue and purple and red and the best linen.

Exodus 28:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:12 say?
Exodus 28:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the two stones are to be placed on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel: Aaron will have their names on his arms when he goes in before the Lord, to keep the Lord in mind of them.”
Where is Exodus 28:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 28:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:12 in?
Exodus 28:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 28:12?
Exodus 28:12 reads (BBE): “And the two stones are to be placed on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel: Aaron will have their names on his arms when he goes in before the Lord, to keep the Lord in mind of them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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