9Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: 10six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. 11Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings. 12Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD.
13Fashion gold filigree settings 14and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings.
“Aaron bears Israel’s names before God whenever he enters the Tent, identifying himself with them.” (Cole)
“Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders”, likewise a priest, minister or preacher bears his congregation on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord. It’s important that he is in his position for his congregation and not for himself.
Does your priest, minister or preacher preach the word of God without adding to or taking away from it?
Blessings, David
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