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30 Put the Urim and the Thummim inside the breastplate of judgment so that they will be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters into the presence of the Lord.[a] Aaron will forever bear the judgment of the children of Israel over his heart whenever he enters into the presence of the Lord.

31 Other Priestly Vestments.“Make the robe for the ephod all in blue 32 with an opening in the middle for the head, with a woven border around the opening, like the opening of a garment, so that it may not be torn.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 28:30 On the breastplate were two small objects used in divination, that is, in a primitive practice aimed at discovering the divine will (see 1 Sam 14:41). The detailed description has for its purpose to bring out the splendor of the temple liturgy.