Jump to: Smith's • ATS • ISBE • Easton's • Webster's • Concordance • Thesaurus • Greek • Hebrew • Library • Subtopics • Terms • Resources Smith's Bible Dictionary BreastplateATS Bible Dictionary BreastplateA piece of embroidery, about ten inches square, Exodus 28:15-30, of very rich work, which the high priest wore on his breast. It was made of two pieces of the same rich embroidered stuff of which the ephod was made, having a front and a lining, and forming a kind of purse or bag, in which, according to the rabbins, the Urim and Thummim were enclosed. The front of it was set with twelve precious stones, on each of which was engraved the name of one of the tribes. They were placed in four rows, and divided from each other by the little golden squares or partitions in which they were set. At each corner was a gold ring answering to a ring upon the ephod, these four pairs of rings serving to hold the breastplate in its place on the front of the ephod, by means of four blue ribands, one at each corner. Easton's Bible Dictionary (1.) That piece of ancient armour that protected the breast. This word is used figuratively in Ephesians 6:14 and Isaiah 59:17. (see ARMOUR.) (2.) An ornament covering the breast of the high priest, first mentioned in Exodus 25:7. It was made of embroidered cloth, set with four rows of precious stones, three in each row. On each stone was engraved the name of one of the twelve tribes (Exodus 28:15-29; 39:8-21). It was in size about ten inches square. The two upper corners were fastened to the ephod by blue ribbons. It was not to be "loosed from the ephod" (Exodus 28:28). The lower corners were fastened to the girdle of the priest. As it reminded the priest of his representative character, it was called the memorial (28:29). It was also called the breastplate of judgment (28:15). (see PRIEST.) Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A plate of metal covering the breast as defensive armor.2. (n.) A piece against which the workman presses his breast in operating a breast drill, or other similar tool. 3. (n.) A strap that runs across a horse's breast. 4. (n.) A part of the vestment of the high priest, worn upon the front of the ephod. It was a double piece of richly embroidered stuff, a span square, set with twelve precious stones, on which were engraved the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. See Ephod. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia BREASTPLATE OF THE HIGH PRIESTprest: The Hebrew word choshen, rendered in the King James Version "breastplate," means really a "pouch" or "bag." The references to it are found exclusively in the Priestly Code (Exodus 25:7; Exodus 28; Exodus 28 29:5; Exodus 28 35:9, 27 Leviticus 8:8). The descriptions of its composition and particularly the directions with regard to wearing it are exceedingly obscure. According to Ezra 2:63 and Nehemiah 7:65 the Urim and Thummim, which were called in the priestly pouch, were lost during the Babylonian exile. The actual pouch was a "span in length and a span in breadth," i.e. about 9 inch square. It was made, like the ephod, of "gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen" (Exodus 28:15 f). In it were twelve precious stones, in rows of four, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Apparently the pouch had two rings (perhaps four) through which passed two gold chains by which it was fastened to the ephod supplied for the purpose with ouches or clasps. The pouch was worn by the high priest over his heart when he entered the "holy place" "for a memorial before Yahweh." The presence of the high priest, the representative of the people, with the names of the separate tribes on his person, brought each tribe before the notice of Yahweh and thereby directed His attention to them. The full designation was choshen mishpaT, "pouch of judgment" or "decision." It was the distinctive symbol of the priest in his capacity as the giver of oracles. As already suggested the priestly pouch contained the Urim and Thummim which were probably precious stones used as lots in giving decisions. In all probability the restored text of 1 Samuel 14:41 preserves the true custom. On one side stood Saul and Jonathan, and the people on the other side. If the result was Urim, Saul and Jonathan would be the guilty parties. If the result was Thummim, the guilt would fasten on the people. BREASTPLATE brest'-plat. Greek 2382. thorax -- a breastplate ... a breastplate. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: thorax Phonetic Spelling: (tho'-rax) Short Definition: a breast-plate Definition: a breast-plate ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2382.htm - 7k Strong's Hebrew 224. Urim -- part of the high priest's breastplate... 223b, 224. Urim. 225 . part of the high priest's breastplate. Transliteration: Urim Phonetic Spelling: (oo-reem') Short Definition: Urim. Word Origin pl. ... /hebrew/224.htm - 6k 8537. tom -- completeness, integrity, also part of the high ... 8302. shiryon -- body armor 2833. choshen -- breastpiece, sacred pouch 8550. Tummim -- Thummim Library 'The Breastplate of Righteousness' The Names on Aaron's Breastplate That the Ruler Should be Pure in Thought. Concerning the Garments of the Priests, and of the High Priest. The Shield of Faith Ephesians vi. 14-17 Introduction. How the Philistines Made Another Expedition against the Hebrews ... Book ix. On Jerusalem and Her Enemies Obscure Passages are to be Interpreted by those which are Clearer. Thesaurus Breastplate (45 Occurrences)... It was also called the breastplate of judgment (28:15). (see PRIEST.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. ... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. BREASTPLATE OF THE HIGH PRIEST ... /b/breastplate.htm - 24k Breastpiece (21 Occurrences) Ends (108 Occurrences) Rings (46 Occurrences) Woven (40 Occurrences) Ephod (45 Occurrences) Waistband (15 Occurrences) Edges (28 Occurrences) Skillfully (12 Occurrences) Corners (56 Occurrences) Resources What is the breastplate of righteousness (Ephesians 6:14)? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the full armor of God? | GotQuestions.org What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)? | GotQuestions.org Breastplate: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Breastplate (45 Occurrences)Ephesians 6:14 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Exodus 25:7 Exodus 28:4 Exodus 28:15 Exodus 28:22 Exodus 28:23 Exodus 28:24 Exodus 28:26 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:29 Exodus 28:30 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 35:9 Exodus 35:27 Exodus 39:8 Exodus 39:9 Exodus 39:15 Exodus 39:16 Exodus 39:17 Exodus 39:19 Exodus 39:21 Leviticus 8:8 2 Samuel 22:3 2 Samuel 22:36 Job 15:26 Psalms 7:10 Psalms 18:2 Psalms 18:30 Psalms 18:35 Psalms 28:7 Psalms 35:2 Psalms 89:18 Psalms 115:9 Psalms 115:10 Psalms 115:11 Psalms 119:114 Proverbs 2:7 Proverbs 30:5 Isaiah 22:6 Isaiah 59:17 Jeremiah 46:3 Ezekiel 23:24 Ezekiel 38:4 Joel 3:16 Subtopics Breastplate for Soldiers: Bright and Shining Breastplate for Soldiers: Made of Iron Breastplate for the High Priest: Form and Dimensions of Breastplate for the High Priest: Made from the offering of the People Breastplate for the High Priest: Materials of Breastplate of the High Priest Breastplate: A Part of Defensive Armour Breastplate: A Part of the High Priest's Dress Breastplate: Armor for Soldiers Breastplate: for High Priest: Directions for the Making of Breastplate: for High Priest: Freewill offering of Materials For Breastplate: for High Priest: Made by Bezaleel Breastplate: for High Priest: Worn by Aaron Breastplate: had Names of the Tribes Engraved on Precious Stones Breastplate: Illustrative of The: Defence of Faith and Love Breastplate: Illustrative of The: Defence of Righteousness Breastplate: Illustrative of The: Righteous Judgment of Christ Breastplate: Inseparably United to the Ephod Breastplate: The Urim and Thummim Placed In Breastplate: Worn As a Memorial Related Terms |
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