The emblem of the priestly office Ho 3:4
WORN BY
The high priest 1Sa 2:28; 14:3
Ordinary priests 1Sa 22:18
Persons engaged in the service of God 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14
Generally of linen 1Sa 2:18; 2Sa 6:14
FOR THE HIGH PRIEST
Commanded to be made Ex 28:4
Made of offerings of the people Ex 25:4,7
Made of gold, blue, purple, scarlet, &c Ex 28:6; 29:2,3
Shoulders of, joined by onyx stones engraved with names of the twelve tribes of Israel Ex 28:7,9-12; 39:4,6,7
Had a girdle of curious work Ex 28:8
Breastplate of judgment inseparably united to Ex 28:25-28; 39:20,21
Worn over the robe Ex 28:31; Le 8:7
Fastened on with its own girdle Le 8:7
Worn or held by him when consulted 1Sa 23:6,9-12; 30:7,8
Used by idolatrous priests Jud 8:27; 17:5; 18:14
Israel deprived of, for sin Ho 3:4