Exodus 28:9-21

9“Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.

10Six names will be on each stone, arranged in the order of the births of the original sons of Israel.

11Engrave these names on the two stones in the same way a jeweler engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in settings of gold filigree.

12Fasten the two stones on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod as a reminder that Aaron represents the people of Israel. Aaron will carry these names on his shoulders as a constant reminder whenever he goes before the Lord.

13Make the settings of gold filigree,

14then braid two cords of pure gold and attach them to the filigree settings on the shoulders of the ephod.

15“Then, with great skill and care, make a chestpiece to be worn for seeking a decision from God. Make it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.

16Make the chestpiece of a single piece of cloth folded to form a pouch nine inches square.

17Mount four rows of gemstones on it. The first row will contain a red carnelian, a pale-green peridot, and an emerald.

18The second row will contain a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.

19The third row will contain an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.

20The fourth row will contain a blue-green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones will be set in gold filigree.

21Each stone will represent one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe will be engraved on it like a seal.