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Leviticus 8:7-8
He put the official tunic on Aaron and tied the sash around his waist. He dressed him in the robe, placed the ephod on him, and attached the ephod securely with its decorative sash.Then Moses placed the chestpiece on Aaron and put the Urim and the Thummim inside it.
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Numbers 4:5-14
When the camp moves, Aaron and his sons must enter the Tabernacle first to take down the inner curtain and cover the Ark of the Covenant with it.Then they must cover the inner curtain with fine goatskin leather and spread over that a single piece of blue cloth. Finally, they must put the carrying poles of the Ark in place.“ Next they must spread a blue cloth over the table where the Bread of the Presence is displayed, and on the cloth they will place the bowls, ladles, jars, pitchers, and the special bread.They must spread a scarlet cloth over all of this, and finally a covering of fine goatskin leather on top of the scarlet cloth. Then they must insert the carrying poles into the table.“ Next they must cover the lampstand with a blue cloth, along with its lamps, lamp snuffers, trays, and special jars of olive oil.Then they must cover the lampstand and its accessories with fine goatskin leather and place the bundle on a carrying frame.“ Next they must spread a blue cloth over the gold incense altar and cover this cloth with fine goatskin leather. Then they must attach the carrying poles to the altar.They must take all the remaining furnishings of the sanctuary and wrap them in a blue cloth, cover them with fine goatskin leather, and place them on the carrying frame.“ They must remove the ashes from the altar for sacrifices and cover the altar with a purple cloth.All the altar utensils— the firepans, meat forks, shovels, basins, and all the containers— must be placed on the cloth, and a covering of fine goatskin leather must be spread over them. Finally, they must put the carrying poles in place.
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Exodus 39:1-43
The craftsmen made beautiful sacred garments of blue, purple, and scarlet cloth— clothing for Aaron to wear while ministering in the Holy Place, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.Bezalel made the ephod of finely woven linen and embroidered it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.He made gold thread by hammering out thin sheets of gold and cutting it into fine strands. With great skill and care, he worked it into the fine linen with the blue, purple, and scarlet thread.The ephod consisted of two pieces, front and back, joined at the shoulders with two shoulder pieces.The decorative sash was made of the same materials: finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.They mounted the two onyx stones in settings of gold filigree. The stones were engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, just as a seal is engraved.He fastened these stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as a reminder that the priest represents the people of Israel. All this was done just as the Lord had commanded Moses.Bezalel made the chestpiece with great skill and care. He made it to match the ephod, using finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.He made the chestpiece of a single piece of cloth folded to form a pouch nine inches square.They mounted four rows of gemstones on it. The first row contained a red carnelian, a pale green peridot, and an emerald.The second row contained a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.The third row contained an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.The fourth row contained a blue green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones were set in gold filigree.Each stone represented one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe was engraved on it like a seal.To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, they made braided cords of pure gold thread.They also made two settings of gold filigree and two gold rings and attached them to the top corners of the chestpiece.They tied the two gold cords to the rings on the chestpiece.They tied the other ends of the cords to the gold settings on the shoulder pieces of the ephod.Then they made two more gold rings and attached them to the inside edges of the chestpiece next to the ephod.Then they made two more gold rings and attached them to the front of the ephod, below the shoulder pieces, just above the knot where the decorative sash was fastened to the ephod.They attached the bottom rings of the chestpiece to the rings on the ephod with blue cords. In this way, the chestpiece was held securely to the ephod above the decorative sash. All this was done just as the Lord had commanded Moses.Bezalel made the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue woven cloth,with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. The opening was reinforced with a woven collar so it would not tear.They made pomegranates of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attached them to the hem of the robe.They also made bells of pure gold and placed them between the pomegranates along the hem of the robe,with bells and pomegranates alternating all around the hem. This robe was to be worn whenever the priest ministered before the Lord, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.They made tunics for Aaron and his sons from fine linen cloth.The turban and the special head coverings were made of fine linen, and the undergarments were also made of finely woven linen.The sashes were made of finely woven linen and embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet thread, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.Finally, they made the sacred medallion— the badge of holiness— of pure gold. They engraved it like a seal with these words: Holy to the Lord.They attached the medallion with a blue cord to Aaron’s turban, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.And so at last the Tabernacle was finished. The Israelites had done everything just as the Lord had commanded Moses.And they brought the entire Tabernacle to Moses: the sacred tent with all its furnishings, clasps, frames, crossbars, posts, and bases;the tent coverings of tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; the inner curtain to shield the Ark;the Ark of the Covenant and its carrying poles; the Ark’s cover— the place of atonement;the table and all its utensils; the Bread of the Presence;the pure gold lampstand with its symmetrical lamp cups, all its accessories, and the olive oil for lighting;the gold altar; the anointing oil and fragrant incense; the curtain for the entrance of the sacred tent;the bronze altar; the bronze grating and its carrying poles and utensils; the washbasin with its stand;the curtains for the walls of the courtyard; the posts and their bases; the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard; the ropes and tent pegs; all the furnishings to be used in worship at the Tabernacle;the beautifully stitched garments for the priests to wear while ministering in the Holy Place— the sacred garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments for his sons to wear as they minister as priests.So the people of Israel followed all of the Lord’s instructions to Moses.Then Moses inspected all their work. When he found it had been done just as the Lord had commanded him, he blessed them.
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Leviticus 8:13
Next Moses presented Aaron’s sons. He clothed them in their tunics, tied their sashes around them, and put their special head coverings on them, just as the Lord had commanded him.
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Exodus 28:1-43
“ Call for your brother, Aaron, and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Set them apart from the rest of the people of Israel so they may minister to me and be my priests.Make sacred garments for Aaron that are glorious and beautiful.Instruct all the skilled craftsmen whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom. Have them make garments for Aaron that will distinguish him as a priest set apart for my service.These are the garments they are to make: a chestpiece, an ephod, a robe, a patterned tunic, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these sacred garments for your brother, Aaron, and his sons to wear when they serve me as priests.So give them fine linen cloth, gold thread, and blue, purple, and scarlet thread.“ The craftsmen must make the ephod of finely woven linen and skillfully embroider it with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.It will consist of two pieces, front and back, joined at the shoulders with two shoulder pieces.The decorative sash will be made of the same materials: finely woven linen embroidered with gold and with blue, purple, and scarlet thread.“ Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.Six names will be on each stone, arranged in the order of the births of the original sons of Israel.Engrave these names on the two stones in the same way a jeweler engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in settings of gold filigree.Fasten 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.Make the settings of gold filigree,then braid two cords of pure gold and attach them to the filigree settings on the shoulders of the ephod.“ 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.Make the chestpiece of a single piece of cloth folded to form a pouch nine inches square.Mount four rows of gemstones on it. The first row will contain a red carnelian, a pale green peridot, and an emerald.The second row will contain a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.The third row will contain an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.The fourth row will contain a blue green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones will be set in gold filigree.Each stone will represent one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe will be engraved on it like a seal.“ To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, make braided cords of pure gold thread.Then make two gold rings and attach them to the top corners of the chestpiece.Tie the two gold cords to the two rings on the chestpiece.Tie the other ends of the cords to the gold settings on the shoulder pieces of the ephod.Then make two more gold rings and attach them to the inside edges of the chestpiece next to the ephod.And make two more gold rings and attach them to the front of the ephod, below the shoulder pieces, just above the knot where the decorative sash is fastened to the ephod.Then attach the bottom rings of the chestpiece to the rings on the ephod with blue cords. This will hold the chestpiece securely to the ephod above the decorative sash.“ In this way, Aaron will carry the names of the tribes of Israel on the sacred chestpiece over his heart when he goes into the Holy Place. This will be a continual reminder that he represents the people when he comes before the Lord.Insert the Urim and Thummim into the sacred chestpiece so they will be carried over Aaron’s heart when he goes into the Lord’s presence. In this way, Aaron will always carry over his heart the objects used to determine the Lord’s will for his people whenever he goes in before the Lord.“ Make the robe that is worn with the ephod from a single piece of blue cloth,with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. Reinforce the opening with a woven collar so it will not tear.Make pomegranates out of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and attach them to the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.The gold bells and pomegranates are to alternate all around the hem.Aaron will wear this robe whenever he ministers before the Lord, and the bells will tinkle as he goes in and out of the Lord’s presence in the Holy Place. If he wears it, he will not die.“ Next make a medallion of pure gold, and engrave it like a seal with these words: Holy to the Lord.Attach the medallion with a blue cord to the front of Aaron’s turban, where it must remain.Aaron must wear it on his forehead so he may take on himself any guilt of the people of Israel when they consecrate their sacred offerings. He must always wear it on his forehead so the Lord will accept the people.“ Weave Aaron’s patterned tunic from fine linen cloth. Fashion the turban from this linen as well. Also make a sash, and decorate it with colorful embroidery.“ For Aaron’s sons, make tunics, sashes, and special head coverings that are glorious and beautiful.Clothe your brother, Aaron, and his sons with these garments, and then anoint and ordain them. Consecrate them so they can serve as my priests.Also make linen undergarments for them, to be worn next to their bodies, reaching from their hips to their thighs.These must be worn whenever Aaron and his sons enter the Tabernacle or approach the altar in the Holy Place to perform their priestly duties. Then they will not incur guilt and die. This is a permanent law for Aaron and all his descendants after him.
