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A pouch worn on the chest of the high priest.

The breastpiece was worn by the high priest

Leviticus 8:5-9 See also Exodus 28:15-16,29; Exodus 39:8-9

It was adorned with twelve precious stones

Exodus 28:17-21 See also Exodus 25:3-7; Exodus 39:10-14

It contained the Urim and Thummim

Exodus 28:30 The Urim and Thummim were used in decision-making. See also Leviticus 8:8

It was attached to the ephod

Exodus 28:22-28 See also Exodus 39:15-21

See also

4342  jewels
5237  breastplate
7352  ephod
7376  high priest
7392  lots, casting of
8408  decision-making