Exodus 28:22 “For the breastpiece make braided chains of pure gold, like a rope.
Today’s verses put me in mind of the Armor of God found in Ephesians 6, except, instead of just listing the pieces of armor, today’s verses talk about how these pieces are fitted together to bring about the protection that they do, which puts me in mind of Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story.”
Exodus 28:23 Make two gold rings for it and fasten them to two corners of the breastpiece.
Harvey’s show started with usually well known facts and then dug deeper to get “the rest of the story,” which often was unknown. That analogy feels very relevant here. We know the armor of God. This is a look at the story behind the story, the minute details. It helps us to know more, understand better. It’s not a direct parallel, but both are types of “armor” for God, by God.
Exodus 28:24-25 Fasten the two gold chains to the rings at the corners of the breastpiece, and the other ends of the chains to the two settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.
Precious Savior, Sometimes I make connections that feel, to me, pretty big. Sometimes I worry whether I’m even making sense. Thank You for the ability to read and study and make connections. Help me, always, to draw closer to You and to shine Your light. Amen.
Exodus 28:26 Make two gold rings and attach them to the other two corners of the breastpiece on the inside edge next to the ephod.
Have a blessed day.