6. “They are to make the ephod of blue, purple, and red wool, gold thread, and fine linen, decorated with embroidery.
7. Two shoulder straps, by which it can be fastened, are to be attached to the sides.
8. A finely woven belt made of the same materials is to be attached to the ephod so as to form one piece with it.
9. Take two carnelian stones and engrave on them the names of the twelve sons of Jacob,
10. in the order of their birth, with six on one stone and six on the other.
11. Get a skilful jeweller to engrave on the two stones the names of the sons of Jacob, and mount the stones in gold settings.
12. Put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. In this way Aaron will carry their names on his shoulders, so that I, the Lord, will always remember my people.
13. Make two gold settings
14. and two chains of pure gold twisted like cords, and attach them to the settings.
15. “Make a breastpiece for the High Priest to use in determining God's will. It is to be made of the same materials as the ephod and with similar embroidery.
16. It is to be square and folded double, 22 centimetres long and 22 centimetres wide.