Exodus 28:15 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 28:15

breastplate of judgment. Genitive of relation, or Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct), App-6 , by which judgment is put for "giving judicial decision". See note on Exodus 28:30 . cunning = skilful. See note on Exodus 26:1 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 28:15-30

THE BREASTPLATE"And thou shalt make a breastplate of judgment, the work of the skillfull workman; like the work of the ephod thou shalt make it of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen, shalt thou make it. Four-square it shall be and double; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof. And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stone a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row; and the second row an emerald, a... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 28:15

Exodus 28:15. The breast-plate of judgement— This breast-plate of judgement was the most superb and important of the high-priest's ornaments. It was called the breast-plate of judgement, because the high-priest wore it upon his breast when he went to ask counsel or judgement of the Lord, Exodus 28:29. The word is rendered by the LXX λογειον, the oracle; but the exact meaning of the original word is not determined. It was to be made of the same materials with the ephod: it was to be four-square,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 28:15

15-29. thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work—a very splendid and richly embroidered piece of brocade, a span square, and doubled, to enable it the better to bear the weight of the precious stones in it. There were twelve different stones, containing each the name of a tribe, and arranged in four rows, three in each. The Israelites had acquired a knowledge of the lapidary's art in Egypt, and the amount of their skill in cutting, polishing, and setting precious stones, may... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 28:15-30

The breastplate 28:15-30The breastplate was a pocket of material of the same fabric as the ephod. Twelve precious stones were fastened to the front of it, and two objects, the Urim and Thummim, which were probably stones also, lay within it.The 12 jewels represented the 12 tribes. Each one was unique. God later called the Israelites His jewels (Malachi 3:17). The high priest carried the tribes on his heart (Exodus 28:30) as well as on his shoulders. The heart refers to the seat of feelings and... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:1-43

The Priestly Garments1. All Israel is a ’kingdom of priests’ (see on Exodus 19:6), but for the special service of the sanetuary Aaron and his descendants are selected and solemnly consecrated: see Leviticus 8, 9. Nadab and Abihu died (Leviticus 10) and the priesthood was continued in the descendants of Eleazar and Ithamar: see 1 Chronicles 24:1-6, and on Numbers 25:12.2. Holy garments] The garments are holy because they are specially set apart and consecrated for use in the sanctuary. 3. Whom I... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 28:13-30

2. THE BREASTPLATE.(13-30) The space devoted to the “breastplate” is indicative of its high importance. It was the most costly, most magnificent, and most conspicuous of the high priest’s garments, while at the same time it was the most mysterious. Externally it was a blaze of gold and jewels; internally it held those strange and precious objects known as “the Urim and the Thummim” (Exodus 28:30), by means of which the Divine will was made known to the high priest, and through him to the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 28:15

(15) The breastplate of judgment.—The word khoshen does not really signify “breastplate,” but “ornament.” It was the main ornament of the priestly attire. It was called “the ornament of judgment” on account of its containing the Urim and Thummim, whereby God’s “judgments” were made known to His people. (See Note on Exodus 28:30.)With cunning work.—Rather, of the work of the weaver. (Comp. Exodus 26:1; Exodus 26:31; Exodus 28:6.) read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 28:1-43

Exodus 28:15 ; Exodus 28:17 Aaron had to wear upon his breast before the Lord twelve precious stones, not of one sort, but each one reflecting the light differently from his neighbour. There was one nearly black, whatever the diamond thought of him. But all the stones being set equally upon the priest's breast, no one of them might quarrel with another, saying, 'You are quite wrong, you are; you ought to reflect the light as I do. You will never be admitted into the most holy place.' Even... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

CHAPTER XXVIII"THE HOLY GARMENTS."Exodus 28:1-43The tabernacle being complete, the priesthood has to be provided for. Its dignity is intimated by the command to Moses to bring his brother Aaron and his sons near to himself (clearly in rank, because the object is defined, "that he may minister unto Me"), and also by the direction to make "holy garments for glory and for beauty." But just as the furniture is treated before the shrine, and again before the courtyard, so the vestments are provided... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 28:15

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 28:15-30

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Exodus 28:15

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Exodus 28:15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 28:15-30

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 28:1-43

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 28:13-30

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Exodus 28:15

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Exodus 28:1-43

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Exodus 28:1-43

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