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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 7320 breastpiece
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Dictionary of Bible Themes
7000 God’s people
7300 Institutions and culture of OT
7320 breastpiece
7320 breastpiece
7320 breastpiece
A pouch worn on the chest of the high priest.
The breastpiece was worn by the high priest
Lev 8:5-9 See also Ex 28:15-16,29; Ex 39:8-9
It was adorned with twelve precious stones Ex 28:17-21 See also Ex 25:3-7; Ex 39:10-14
It contained the Urim and Thummim Ex 28:30 The Urim and Thummim were used in decision-making. See also Lev 8:8
It was attached to the ephod Ex 28:22-28 See also Ex 39:15-21
See also
| 4342 | jewels |
| 5237 | breastplate |
| 7352 | ephod |
| 7376 | high priest |
| 7392 | lots, casting of |
| 8408 | decision-making |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
