New International Reader's Version

Exodus 28:10-18 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

10. Arrange them in the order of their birth. Carve six names on one stone and six on the other.

11. Carve the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a jewel cutter carves a seal. "Then put the stones in fancy gold settings.

12. Connect them to the shoulder straps of the linen apron. The stones will stand for the sons of Israel. Aaron must carry the names on his shoulders as a reminder while he is serving me.

13. Make fancy gold settings.

14. Make two braided chains out of pure gold. Make them like ropes. Join the chains to the settings.

15. "Make a chest cloth that will be used for making decisions. Have a skilled worker make it. Make it like the linen apron. Use fine gold wire, and blue, purple and bright red yarn, and finely twisted linen.

16. Make it nine inches square. Fold it in half.

17. "Put four rows of valuable jewels on it. Put a ruby, a topaz and a beryl in the first row.

18. Put a turquoise, a sapphire and an emerald in the second row.