NOTE: All of the yous and yours underlined as "you" and "your" indicates that the you and the your are plural. Also any of the words that are in pink lettering as "you" refers to the feminine gender, but it is only applied when it does not commonly refer to a woman. This only is applied to this week's Torah portion text at this time.
CHAPTER 27
Exodus 27:20-21
Exo 27:20 And you, you shall command את-the Sons of Israel, and they shall take to you transparent olive oil beaten for the light, to ascend the Lamp continually. 21 In the Tent of Appointment from outside by the Veil, which is upon the Testimony (Witness), Aaron and his sons shall arrange him from mixing period (evening) until breaking period (morning) to the Face of יהוה: a Statute of Ages for their generations from את the Sons of Israel.
(NOTE: Not all verses will have comments)
Looking at the word ARRANGE
The Hebrew word for arrange is "ah-rakh"- Ayin, Resh, Kaph Sophit (ערך). It is from Strong's Concordance number 6186, and its definition
A primitive root; to set in a row, that is, arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications): - put (set) (the battle, self) in array, compare, direct, equal, esteem, estimate, expert [in war], furnish, handle, join [battle], ordain, (lay, put, reckon up, set) (in) order, prepare, tax, value.
Question: "Why are they only to furnish it at night and not during the day"? Is it because there is not much activity during the night at the Tabernacle? But they will be sacrificing animals for the Daily Sacrifices during the mixing period (evening) and breaking period (morning), which is noted in the Torah portion of Pinkhas, in the book of Numbers
Numbers 28:3 And you shall say to them, This is the Fire Offering which you shall bring near to יהוה; two perfect sheep of sons of a year, by the day, of a Continual Elevation Offering (Continual Ascension Offering, Continual Burnt Offering). 4 You shall do (offer) את-the one sheep in the breaking period (morning), and you shall do (offer) את the second sheep between the mixing periods (evenings);
The only answer I can think at this time is that it could connect to the account of the Exodus Passover when it was killed between the mixing periods (evenings) for the night period and to burn the remaining lamb in the breaking period (morning).
It is also hwhy that is telling us the Lamps needed to be refurnished in the new Biblical day, because the new day starts at sundown. We believers in Yeshua need to ask Abba Father to refresh us and renew us with the Ruakh HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) daily as well, and is best to start asking Him at sundown. Also we need to ask our Heavenly Father to have us die to our flesh daily, which the apostle Paul noted in his letter to the assembly in Corinth
1 Corinthians 15:31 I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Messiah Yeshua our Lord, I die daily.
This is done by denying ourselves and taking our crosses as Yeshua said, which is noted in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 9:23 And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.
I heard stories from sources that say if the Priests fall asleep, and the light goes out on the Menorah, that someone will light their Priestly Garments and start a fire on them that they wake up and run out of the Tabernacle. To me, that is ridiculous, and it is just a fable.
Looking at the word TESTIMONY (WITNESS)
The Hebrew word for Testimony (Witness) is "Ey-dooth"- Ayin, Dalet, Vav, Tav (עדות). It is from Strong's Concordance number 5715, and its definition
Feminine of H5707; testimony: - testimony, witness.
from 5707 "eyd" (עד), and its definition
From H5749 contracted; concretely a witness; abstractly testimony; specifically a recorder, that is, prince: - witness.
from 5749 "ood" (עוד), and its definition
A primitive root; to duplicate or repeat; by implication to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication): - admonish, charge, earnestly, lift up, protest, call (take) to record, relieve, rob, solemnly, stand upright, testify, give warning, (bear, call to, give, take to) witness.
If this Hebrew word looks familiar, it is the similar Hebrew word "adath" (or "adat")
from Strong's Concordance number 5712 "ey-dah" (עדה), and its definition
Feminine of H5707 in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage (specifically a concourse, or generally a family or crowd): - assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713.
This is the similar Hebrew word for "congregation".
The Testimony is a witness from hwhy to "the Congregation". We as believers in Yeshua give our "testimony" to people in leading them to the testimony of the Messiah Yeshua, which the apostle Paul noted in his letters to the assemblies in Corinth and Thessalonica and in his letter to Timothy
1 Corinthians 1:5 That in every thing ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; 6 Even as the Testimony of the Messiah was confirmed in you: 7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Yeshua, the Messiah: 8 Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Yeshua, the Messiah.
1 Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the Testimony of יהוה.
2 Thessalonians 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Yeshua shall be revealed from the heavens with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not hwhy, and that obey not the Fospel of our Lord, Yeshua, the Messiah: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the Presence of hwhy, and from the Flory of His Power; 10 When he shall come to be glorified in His Saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day. 11 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our Elohim would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of His Goodness, and the work of faith with Power: 12 That the Name of our Lord Yeshua, the Messiah, may be glorified in you, and ye in Him, according to the Grace of our Elohim and the Lord Yeshua, the Messiah.
2 Timothy 1:8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the Testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the Gospel according to the Power of יהוה;
Also, the apostle John wrote this regarding the testimony of Yeshua, which is noted in the book of Revelation
Revelation 1:1 The Revelation of Yeshua, the Messiah, which יהוה gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His angel unto His servant, John: 2 Who bare record of the Word of hwhy, and of the Testimony of Yeshua the Messiah, and of all things that He saw.
Mark Moses, formerly of El Shaddai Ministries, noted that we as believers are pressed, so that we would become "pure oil" in the Eyes of יהוה. Thank you Mark.
CHAPTER 28
Exodus 28:1-43
Exo 28:1 And you shall bring near to yourself את-Aaron, your brother, and את-his sons with him from the midst of the Sons of Israel for his Priestship (Priestly Acts) for Me; Aaron, Nadab and the Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron. 2 And you shall do (make) Sacred (Holy) Garments for Aaron, your brother, for glory and for ornamentalness (gleamness, beauty). 3 And you, you shall speak to all of the wise at (of) heart which I have filled (consecrated) a Spirit of Wisdom, and they shall do (make) את-the Garments of Aaron to sanctify him, for his Priestship (Priestly Acts) to Me.
4 And these are the Garments which they shall do (make); a Pocket (Breast Pocket), and and an Ephod, and an Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)], and a Interwoven Coat (Tunic), a Turban (Miter), and a Girdle: and they shall do (make) Sacred (Holy) Garments for Aaron, your brother, and for his sons for his Priesthip (Priestly Acts) to Me.
5 And they, they shall take את-the gold, and את-the blue, and את-the purple, and את-the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and את-the linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), 6 and they shall do (make) את-the Ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen) from the doing (work) of a weaver (embroiderer, fabricator, deviser, interpenetrater). 7 Shall be for him two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) joined to his two ends (edges); and shall be joined. 8 And the Belt (Band) of his Ephod which is upon (over) him according to [(as)] his doing (work) from (with) him shall be gold, blue, and purple, and the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen).
9 And you shall take את-two Onyx Stones, and you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) upon (over) them the names of the Sons of Israel: 10 Six with their names shall be upon the one Stone, and את-the remaining six names shall be upon the second Stone according to their births. 11 Of a doing (work) of an engraver (craftsman, artificer) of stone, like the engraving (carving, sculpting) of a signet (seal ring), you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) את-the two Stones upon the names of the Sons of Israel: you shall do (make) them Enclosings of Broaches (Brocades, Ouches) of gold. 12 And you shall set (put) את-the two Stones upon the Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod for Stones of a Remembrance (Memorial) for the Sons of Israel: and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-their names to the Face of יהוה upon his two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) for a Remembrance (Memorial). 13 And you shall do (make) Enclosings of Broaches (Brocades, Ouches) of gold;
14 And two Chains of pure gold from the borders (boundary), you shall do (make) them; of a doing (work) of a Cord (Wreath, Rope), and you shall give את-the Chains of the Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) upon the Broaches (Brocades, Ouches).
15 And you shall do (make) the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of Judgment (Ordinance), a doing (work) of a weaver (embroiderer, fabricator, deviser, interpenetrater); you shall do (make) him like the doing (work) of the Ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen) you shall do (make) him. 16 Shall be coupled square; a span shall be his length, and a span shall be his width. 17 And you shall fill (consecrate) in him fillings of Stones of four rows of stones. A row of a sardius (ruby), a topaz, and a carbuncle shall be the one row. 18 And the second row shall be an emerald (turquoise), a sapphire, and a diamond. 19 And the third row shall be a ligure (jacinth, opal), an agate, and an amethyst. 20 And the fourth row a beryl (chrysolite), and an onyx, and a jasper: inchased (interwoven, embroidered) of gold in their fillings. 21 And the Stones, they shall be upon the names of the two ten (twoteen, twelve) Sons of Israel, upon their names the engravings (carvings, sculptings) of a Signet (Seal Ring); A man upon his name they shall be for the two ten (twoteen, twelve) tribes.
22 And you shall do (make) upon the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of Chains at the borders (boundaries) of a doing (work) of Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) of pure gold. 23 And you shall do (make) upon the Pocket (Breast Pocket) two Rings of gold, and you shall give את-the two Rings upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket). 24 And you shall give את-the two Cords (Wreaths) of the gold upon the two Rings to the ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket). 25 And את-the two ends (edges) of the two Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) you shall give upon the two Broaches (Brocades, Ouches), and give them upon the Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod to before (the front of) his face. 26 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall set (put) them upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket) upon his lip (edge) which is to over the Ephod housingward (inward). 27 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall give them upon the two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod from below (beneath), before (at the front of) his face, by associating (being along with, societizing, huddling together) his joining (juncture), from above (upon) the Belt (Band) of the Ephod. 28 And they shall bind את-the Pocket (Breast Pocket) with his Rings to the Rings of the Ephod on a string (ribbon) of blue to be above (upon) the Belt (Band) of the Ephod, and the Pocket (Breast Pocket) shall not be loosed (displaced) from upon the Ephod. 29 And Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the names of the Sons of Israel on the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of the Judgment (Ordinance) over (upon) his heart, in his going to the Sacred Area (Holy Area), for a Remembrance (Memorial) to the Face of יהוה continually.
30 And you shall give to the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of the Judgment (Ordinance) את-the Urim and את-the Thummim; and they shall be over (upon) the heart of Aaron in his going (entering) to the Face of יהוה: and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the Judgment (Ordinance) of the Sons of Israel over (upon) his heart to the Face of יהוה continually.
31 And you shall do (make) את-the Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)] of the Ephod wholly of blue. 32 And shall be the mouth of his head in his midst: a lip shall be to his mouth all around, a doing (work) of a braider (rugger, weaver) like the mouth of a habergeon (corselet, sleeveless coat, ?glow coat?, ?armored mail?) shall be to him. Shall not be rent. 33 And you shall do (make) upon his Hem Pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))] upon his Hem all around; and Round Bells of gold in their midst all around: 34 A Round Bell of gold and a Pomegranate, a Round Bell of gold and a Pomegranate upon the Hem of the Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)] all around. 35 And shall be upon (over) Aaron for the Ministry [(for ministering)]: and his sound shall be heard in his entering to the Sacred Area (Sanctuary, Holy Area) to the Face of יהוה, and in his coming out (going out); and shall not die.
36 And you shall do (make) a Plate of pure gold, and you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) upon him, an engraving (carving, sculpting) of a signet (seal ring), SACREDNESS (SACRED, HOLINESS, HOLY) TO YEHOWAH. 37 And you shall set (put) him upon a thread of blue, and shall be upon (over) the Turban (Miter); shall be to before (at the front of) the face of the Turban (Miter). 38 And shall be upon the forehead of Aaron, and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the Iniquity of the Sacred Things (Holy Things) which the Sons of Israel, they shall sanctify to all of their Sacred (Holy) Gifts; and shall be upon his forehead continually for acceptance (delight) for them to the Face of יהוה.
39 And you shall interweave (embroider, inchase) the Coat (Tunic) of linen (six-bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), and you shall do (make) the Turban (Miter) of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), and you shall do (make) the Girdle of a doing (work) of a needler (fabricator, texturer, cunning work). 40 And for the sons of Aaron, you shall do (make) Coats (Tunics), and you shall do (make) for them Girdles, and you shall do (make) for them Bonnets for glory and for ornamentalness (gleamness, beauty).
41 And you shall clothe them, את-Aaron your brother, and את-his sons with him; and you shall anoint them, and you shall fill (consecrate) את-their hands, and you shall sanctify them, and they shall do the Priestship (Priestly Acts) to Me.
42 And shall do (make) for them Breeches of bahd-linen (flax) to cover (conceal) the flesh of the nakedness; they shall be from their waist (loins) and unto their thighs (testacles): 43 And they shall be upon Aaron and upon his sons in their entering (going) to the Tent of Appointment, or in their approaching to the Altar to minister in the Sacred Area (Holy Area); and they shall not bear (carry, lift up) iniquity, and they shall have the death [(and they would die)]: A Statute of Ages to him and to his seed after him.
(NOTE: Not all verses will have comments)
Verses one through four
1 And you shall bring near to yourself את-Aaron, your brother, and את-his sons with him from the midst of the Sons of Israel for his Priestship (Priestly Acts) for Me; Aaron, Nadab and the Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron. 2 And you shall do (make) Sacred (Holy) Garments for Aaron, your brother, for glory and for ornamentalness (gleamness, beauty). 3 And you, you shall speak to all of the wise at (of) heart which I have filled (consecrated) a Spirit of Wisdom, and they shall do (make) את-the Garments of Aaron to sanctify him, for his Priestship (Priestly Acts) to Me. 4 And these are the Garments which they shall do (make); a Pocket (Breast Pocket), and and an Ephod, and an Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)], and a Interwoven Coat (Tunic), a Turban (Miter), and a Girdle: and they shall do (make) Sacred (Holy) Garments for Aaron, your brother, and for his sons for his Priesthip (Priestly Acts) to Me.
Notice it did not say the Levites, but Aaron and his four sons. יהוה is focusing on the main Aaronic line to do the services in the Tent of Appointment. As realized, Yeshua will come from the lineage of Aaron. The only source that proves this is noted in the Gospel of Luke
Luke 1:5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain Priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.... 24 And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months,... 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from יהוה unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.... 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee, and the Power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of Elohim. 36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
Elizabeth was from the line of Levi, in which she was most likely of the line of Aaron. Mary was Elizabeth's cousin, meaning that they would have at minimum a common Aaronite grandfather, proving that Mary was also of the line of Aaron.
In verse three of this week's Torah portion passage, the men were given widsom to make the Priestly Garments. One can say that we in Messiah are filled with the Ruakh HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit) who gives us the wisdom to do Priestly Acts for the Kingdom, because Yeshua made us Priests which the apostle John noted in the book of Revelation
Revelation 1:5 And from Yeshua Messiah, who is the Faithful Witness, and the First Begotten of the Dead, and the Prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own Blood, 6 And hath made us kings and priests unto יהוה and His Father; to Him be Glory and Dominion for ages and until. Amen.
Also, the apostle Peter noted it in his epistle
1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as Lively Stones, are built up a Spiritual House, an Holy Priesthood, to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices, acceptable to hwhy by Yeshua, the Messiah.
Verses five through eight
THE EPHOD
5 And they, they shall take את-the gold, and את-the blue, and את-the purple, and את-the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and את-the linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), 6 and they shall do (make) את-the Ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen) from the doing (work) of a weaver (embroiderer, fabricator, deviser, interpenetrater). 7 Shall be for him two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) joined to his two ends (edges); and shall be joined. 8 And the Belt (Band) of his Ephod which is upon (over) him according to [(as)] his doing (work) from (with) him shall be gold, blue, and purple, and the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen).
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE EPHOD
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
Blue: Heaven
Purple: Royalty
Crimson worm (Red): Blood, Atonement, Sacrifice
Twisted linen: Righteousness (source: maranathalife.com)
GENDER:
Ephod: MALE
Corners (Shoulders): FEMALE
Belt (Band): (FEMALE?)
Looking at the word EPHOD
The Hebrew word for Ephod is "ey-phohd"- Aleph, Peh, Vav, Dalet (אפוד). It is from Strong's Concordance number 646, and its definition
Second form is a rare form; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high priest’s shoulder piece; also generally an image: - ephod.
This was the High Priest's Apron.
These colors are to be sewn together. It does not say whether the colors are to be woven together as one string each before they are weaved, or blend the individual colored strings together to form a multi-color garment. It was most likely that the individual colors were woven together, but not in a pattern, just randomly woven.
This image in general, though not a perfect one, is the best idea what the colored threads would look like when woven together to form the Ephod
The reason I say this is becuase it details more what to do with the gold for the Ephod, which is noted in the Torah portion of P'kudey, in the book of Exodus
Exodus 39:1 And from the blue, and the purple, and the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], they did (made) Stitched Garments for the Service in the Sanctuary, and they did (made) את-the Sacred (Holy) Garments which were for Aaron; as the which יהוה commanded את-Moses. 2 And did (made) את-the Ephod of gold, blue, and purple, and the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and twisted (twined) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen). 3 And they pounded (beaten, hammered) את-the sheets of the gold and had cut (chopped) threads to do (work) in the midst of the blue, and in the midst of the purple, and in the midst of the crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and in the midst of the linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), the work of a weaver (embroiderer, fabricator, deviser, interpenetrater).
In other words, a thread of gold was threaded into "each" of the red threads, the blue threads, the linen threads, and the purple threads. The application of the gold in the each of the differnet colored threads is symbolic of the eternalness of each meaning of the colors, and this is what they represent:
Gold in the Crimson worm (Red): Eternal Blood, Atonement and Sacrifice of Yeshua
Gold in the Blue: Eternal Heavenly Presence of Yeshua
Gold in the Purple: Eternal Kingship of Yeshua
Gold in the Linen: Eternal Purity of Yeshua
These are the best examples by far of what the gold is like in each of the colored strings. This kind of string is called the Lirux string
Apply these strings to the image of the different colored strings woven as posted previously, and you can get a good idea what the Ephod really looks like. Just add some eye shades, a disco ball and........ oh, never mind.
If one notices, that this style of string gives off a reflective effect from the gold in the string. This is most likely why hwhy wanted this string set up so that when the High Priest approaches the Ark of the Covenant, hwhy's Glory would "reflect" His Eternalness through the gold threads in each of the colored strings.
!!!כבד לך יהוה
Looking at the following words:
LINEN (SIX STRINGED LINEN, SIX BLEACHED LINEN, BLEACHED LINEN, WHITE LINEN)
The Hebrew word for linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen) is "sheysh"- Shin, Shin (שש) It is from Strong's Concordance number 8336, and its definition
...for H7893; bleached stuff, that is, white linen or (by analogy) marble: - X blue, fine [(twined]) linen, marble, silk.
This is the same word from 8337 "sheysh" (שש), and its definition
...a primitive number; six (as an overplus (see H7797) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth: - six ([-teen, -teenth]), sixth.
TWISTED (TWINED, FINE)
The Hebrew word for twisted (twined, fine) is "shah-zahr"- Shin, Zayin, Resh (שזר) (in the Hebrew text "mash-zahr" (rzsm) It is from Strong's Concordance number 7806, and its definition
A primitive root; to twist (a thread of straw): - twine.
The Hebrew word sheysh is the same Hebrew word for the number "six". By the way, the Mexican number for six is "seis", and it came from the Sephardic Ladino Jews who migrated there. It is known that two thirds of the Mexicans are of Jewish descent.
I'm still trying to figure out the structure of the Ephod. When I figure it out, I will post it.
Verses nine through thirteen
THE ONYX STONES AND BROCADES
9 And you shall take את-two Onyx Stones, and you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) upon (over) them the names of the Sons of Israel: 10 Six with their names shall be upon the one Stone, and את-the remaining six names shall be upon the second Stone according to their births. 11 Of a doing (work) of an engraver (craftsman, artificer) of stone, like the engraving (carving, sculpting) of a signet (seal ring), you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) את-the two Stones upon the names of the Sons of Israel: you shall do (make) them Enclosings of Broaches (Brocades, Ouches) of gold. 12 And you shall set (put) את-the two Stones upon the Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod for Stones of a Remembrance (Memorial) for the Sons of Israel: and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-their names to the Face of יהוה upon his two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) for a Remembrance (Memorial). 13 And you shall do (make) Enclosings of Broaches (Brocades, Ouches) of gold;
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE ONYX STONES AND BROACHES
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
Onyx Stones: Purity
GENDER:
Onyx Stones: FEMALE
Broaches: FEMALE(?)
The onyx stone is a black stone. Onyx also comes in pale green and in red. It is was most likely in black.
In verse ten of this week's Torah portion passage, the order of the names in each of the two onyx stones were based on the order of their births. That means the first six sons that were born to Jacob were on one plate and the second six sons that were born/adopted to Jacob were on the second stone. The reason I noted in the second stone "born/adopted", because Jacob adopted Ephraim and Manasseh as his sons, which is noted in the Torah portion of Va-Y'khi, in the book of Genesis
Genesis 48:5 And now two of your sons that were [(the ones)] birthed to you in the land of Egypt until my coming to you to Egypt, they shall belong to me; Ephraim and Manasseh, as Reuben and Simeon, they shall belong to me.
Joseph was the second to the last born to Jacob, but Ephraim and Manasseh were the next generation and were adopted by Jacob. So what does this mean when יהוה said the twelve sons in the order of their births? Does it mean the original twelve sons born to Jacob, or does that mean that Benjamin was placed as third to the last and Manasseh the second to last and Ephraim last, or would Manasseh and Ephraim be third and second last in place of Joseph, because they substituted Joseph's position and Benjamins stays last?
This is what the Oxford Dictionary on Yahoo's search defines a brocade:
"a rich fabric, usually silk, woven a raised pattern, typically with gold or silver thread"
I don't know if the brocades for the onyx stones are threaded gold pouches or plaited gold setting to hold the onyx stones in place.
Going back to the actual time it was made, the text was etched in ancient Paleo-Hebrew, and not the square Babylonian modern Hebrew text.
Looking at the following words:
ENGRAVE (CARVE, SCULPT)
The Hebrew word for engrave (carve, sculpt) is "pah-thakh"- Peh, Tav, Khet (פתח) It is from Strong's Concordance number 6605, and its definition
A primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically to loosen, begin, plough, carve: - appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave (-n), loose (self), (be, beset) open (-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
ENGRAVER (CRAFTSMAN, ARTIFICER)
The Hebrew word for engraver (craftsman, artificer) is "Khah-rahsh"- Khet, Resh, Shin (חרש) It is from Strong's Concordance number 2796, and its definition
From H2790; a fabricator of any material: - artificer, (+) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, + mason, skilful, (+) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought.
This is the same word from 2790 "khah-rahsh" (חרש), and its definition
A primitive root; to scratch, that is, (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone; hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness): - X altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow (-er, -man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker.
The key words that stick out to me in these two definitions are "ungirded", "carve" and "silent". It was like these two words provided a code that a person would be ungirded, and carved, or "whipped" having the flesh carved or "ripped", and be silent about it. This is fulfilled when Yeshua taken to the Roman authorities and Pontius Pilate had Him whipped, and Yeshua kept silent throughout the process to be crucified.
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Looking at the word BROCADE
The Hebrew word for brocade is "meesh-b'tsah"- Mem, Shin, Bet, Tsade, Heh (משבצה). It is from Strong's Concordance number 4865, and its definition
From H7660; a brocade; by analogy a (reticulated) setting of a gem: - ouch, wrought.
from 7660 "shahv-vats" (שבצ), and its definition
A primitive root; to interweave (colored) threads in squares; by implication (of reticulation) to inchase gems in gold: - embroider, set.
It is made with the same materials as the ephod.
This is an image of a general idea what the two onyx stones in the golden brocades could look like
This is the first possiblilty of the names written in the Onyx stones with the originial twelve brothers in the order of their births in the original Paleo-Hebrew text
This is the second possible etching of the order of the twelve Sons of Israel by removing Levi and subsituting Joseph with Manasseh and Ephraim
This is the third possible etching of the order of the twelve Sons of Israel by removing Levi and switching Benjamin with Manasseh and Ephraim
Also, according to http://maranathalife.com, the symbol for onyx is "the church", but if we put the symbolic meaning in its Biblical context, it would be "the Assembly" or "the Congregation". This would make more sense, since the twelve tribal names would be put on the two onyx stones.
Bill Cloud of Shoreshim Ministries noted this incredible revelation, which he noted of a verse in the book of the prophet Isaiah
Isaiah 9:6 For Child shall be born unto us, a son is given unto us: and the government, she shall be upon His Shoulders: and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, the Mighty El, the Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Bill Cloud noted that this verse with the phrase "and the government, she shall be upon His Shoulders" refers the shoulders to the two onyx stones with the twelve tribes engraved on the shoulders the High Priest, and that Yeshua bears these onyx stones containing the twelve tribes on His Shoulders, becuase Yeshua is the current and Eternal High Priest. Thank you Bill Cloud.
Indirectly related, it is well established that the place, Shechem, means "shoulders". This is the same location that Abraham, Jacob passed through during their time, and the Israelites would be passing by in a future time. It is most likely Moses knew that this location would provide a full human view demonstration of the two Shoulder Pieces on the High Priest. That must have been a sight to see. This is where the blessing and the curses.
Mount Gerizim, located south, likening it to the shoulder of the High Priest, would be located on the "right shoulder", the same direction the Tent of Appointment would be facing. The right side of the shoulder is the "strong side", and this is the side the blessings are located. Mount Ebal, located north, would be on the left shoulder, which is the "weak side", and this is where the curses would be located.
These are images of Mount Gerazim and Mount Ebal, located in Nablus, also known in Biblical times as Shechem
This is a Panorama view of the two Mountains in Shechem. The second image shows the names of the two mountains of Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal with Shechem in between the mountains
This same shows the comparison to the High Priest's shoulder pieces
Verse fourteen
THE TWO CHAINS
14 And two Chains of pure gold from the borders (boundary), you shall do (make) them; of a doing (work) of a Cord (Wreath, Rope), and you shall give את-the Chains of the Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) upon the Broaches (Brocades, Ouches).
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE TWO CHAINS
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
GENDER:
Chains/Cord (Wreath): FEMALE
LOOKING AT THE WORD CHAIN
The Hebrew word for chain is "shahr-sh'rah"- Shin, Resh, Shin, Resh, Heh (שרשרה) It is from Strong's Concordance number 8333, and its definition
From H8327 (compare H8331); a chain; (architecturally) probably a garland: - chain.
This is the same word from 8327 "shah-rahsh" (שרש), and its definition
A primitive root; to root, that is, strike into the soil, or (by implication) to pluck from it: - (take, cause to take) root (out).
The root definitions point out at me are "strike into the soil" and "pluck". This to me defines Yeshua how He was struck into the soil be being buried in Joseph's new tomb, and that He was plucked up, or "resurrected" from the tomb from the dead, and is alive.
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The two gold chains symbolize the eternalness of the two houses of Israel.
This is an image example of the two chains
Verses fifteen through twenty-one
THE POCKET (BREAST POCKET)
15 And you shall do (make) the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of Judgment (Ordinance), a doing (work) of a weaver (embroiderer, fabricator, deviser, interpenetrater); you shall do (make) him like the doing (work) of the Ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))], and of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen) you shall do (make) him. 16 Shall be coupled square; a span shall be his length, and a span shall be his width. 17 And you shall fill (consecrate) in him fillings of Stones of four rows of stones. A row of a sardius (ruby), a topaz, and a carbuncle shall be the one row. 18 And the second row shall be an emerald (turquoise), a sapphire, and a diamond. 19 And the third row shall be a ligure (jacinth, opal), an agate, and an amethyst. 20 And the fourth row a beryl (chrysolite), and an onyx, and a jasper: inchased (interwoven, embroidered) of gold in their fillings. 21 And the Stones, they shall be upon the names of the two ten (twoteen, twelve) Sons of Israel, upon their names the engravings (carvings, sculptings) of a Signet (Seal Ring); A man upon his name they shall be for the two ten (twoteen, twelve) tribes.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE POCKET (BREAST POCKET)
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
Blue: Heaven
Purple: Royalty
Crimson worm: Blood, Atonement, Sacrifice
Fine linen: Righteousness (source: maranathalife.com)
Onyx Stone/The Twelve Stones: Purity
GENDER:
Pocket (Breast Pocket): MALE
Fillings (Settings) of Stones: FEMALE
Notice that it does not say how the order of the tribal names are placed on the stones. One theory is the names are placed based on the birth order of the twelve brothers. As I noted earlier, there are three possiblilites of the order of the twelve sons. So there is a strong possibility that this could be the answer.
Another theory is that the names of the sons are set in order based on the encampment order in the book of Numbers chapter two starting with Judah. The problem is that it did not occur until after the garments were made known. Unless there is an actual naming of each son for each stone, there is no way to know who was placed where in the stones. This is unlikely the answer.
Most likely, the order of the stones in each of the four rows went from right to left, like the writing of the Hebrew text.
There is confusion on the translations to what these twelve stones were. These are examples regarding the first row of stones from verse seventeen of this week's Torah portion passage in some Bible versions:
(JPS) And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd shall be the first row;
(Brenton) And thou shalt interweave with it a texture of four rows of stone; there shall be a row of stones, a sardius, a topaz, and emerald, the first row.
(Bishops) And thou shalt fill it with foure rowes of stones: in the first rowe shalbe a Sardius, a Topas, and Smaragdus.
(Geneva) Then thou shalt set it full of places for stones, euen foure rowes of stones: the order shalbe this, a rubie, a topaze, and a carbuncle in the first rowe.
(ESV) You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row;
(KJV) And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.
(MKJV) And you shall set in it settings of stones, four rows of stones. The first row shall be a ruby, topaz, and carbuncle in the row.
(The Scriptures 1998+) “And you shall put settings of stones in it, four rows of stones: The first row is a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald;
(NET) You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl — the first row;
(My Translation) On the first stone, it is a debate between a sardius and ruby. This third stone is between an emerald, a carbuncle and a smaragdus. There is no clarity regarding these stones.
The twelve stones represent purity, meaning that the twelve tribes were "pure" tribes.
Indirectly related, the apostle Peter related the believers in Yeshua as "living stones in his book", which is noted in his epistle
1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as Lively Stones, are built up a Spiritual House, an Holy Priesthood, to offer up Spiritual Sacrifices, acceptable to יהוה by Yeshua, the Messiah.
Also we in Messiah are tried through the fire of life in order to become His "precious stones".
In verse sixteen of this week's Torah portion passage, the length of a span is nine inches.
Wikipedia has a link regarding the twelve stones of the breastplate of judgment. You can find it by clicking on the link below to get to the webpage.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestly_breastplate
The thing that came to my attention is that the Breastplate of the Judgment is connected with the two Gold Chains to the two Shoulder Pieces in which the two Onyx Stones bear the names of the twelve tribes are located. Question: "Why is that"? It is like the six tribes on Mount Gerizim- the mountain of blessing and the other tribes on Mount Ebal- the mountain of cursing and they both come together to the Breastplate of Judgment for righteous sake: judgment for blessing or judgment for cursing.
Also the name for Levi means "joined". So one can say that the Levitical High Priest is symbolicaly "joining" together the two sets of Onyx Stones containing all twelve tribes together to the one breastplate.
In verse twenty-one of this week's Torah portion passage, the Hebrew word phrase for they is "tee-h'yeyn" (תהיין). As I mentnioned in the Torah portion of T'rumah, in the book of Exodus, it is in the feminine plural, meaning that these stones are feminine.
These are some images of different examples of the Breast Pocket with the twelve stones.
I have taken an image of the twelve stones and added the Paleo-Hebrew text into each of them for the three posiblilites of the order of the twelve Sons of Israel. I did one set all in plain white and did the other set as best as I could with the colors to best match the colors of each of the stones to give it more authenticy.
Ignoring the fabric background, this is the first order possiblity with the original twelve brothers who were born to Jacob
This is the second order possiblity of the order of the twelve Sons of Israel excluding Levi and replacing Joseph with Manasseh and Ephraim
This is the third order possibility of the order of the twelve Sons of Israel that is the same as the second possible but switching plances between Benjamin with Manasseh and Ephraim
Looking at the word LINEN (SIX STRINGED LINEN, SIX BLEACHED LINEN, BLEACHED LINEN, WHITE LINEN)
The Hebrew word for interwoven (embroidered, inchased) is "shah-vahts"- Shin, Bet, Tsade Sophit (שבץ) It is from Strong's Concordance number 7660, and its definition
A primitive root; to interweave (colored) threads in squares; by implication (of reticulation) to inchase gems in gold: - embroider, set.
This Hebrew word is mentioned only two times in the entire Tanakh, and they are both noted in this week's Torah portion chapter in verses twenty and thirty nine.
Verses twenty two through twenty nine
22 And you shall do (make) upon the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of Chains at the borders (boundaries) of a doing (work) of Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) of pure gold. 23 And you shall do (make) upon the Pocket (Breast Pocket) two Rings of gold, and you shall give את-the two Rings upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket). 24 And you shall give את-the two Cords (Wreaths) of the gold upon the two Rings to the ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket). 25 And את-the two ends (edges) of the two Cords (Wreaths, Ropes) you shall give upon the two Broaches (Brocades, Ouches), and give them upon the Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod to before (the front of) his face. 26 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall set (put) them upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket) upon his lip (edge) which is to over the Ephod housingward (inward). 27 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall give them upon the two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod from below (beneath), before (at the front of) his face, by associating (being along with, societizing, huddling together) his joining (juncture), from above (upon) the Belt (Band) of the Ephod. 28 And they shall bind את-the Pocket (Breast Pocket) with his Rings to the Rings of the Ephod on a string (ribbon) of blue to be above (upon) the Belt (Band) of the Ephod, and the Pocket (Breast Pocket) shall not be loosed (displaced) from upon the Ephod. 29 And Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the names of the Sons of Israel on the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of the Judgment (Ordinance) over (upon) his heart, in his going to the Sacred Area (Holy Area), for a Remembrance (Memorial) to the Face of יהוה continually.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE CHAINS OF CORDS (WREATHS) AND RINGS
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
GENDER:
Chains of Cords (Wreaths): FEMALE
Rings: FEMALE
Looking at the account, it reveals to us that there are "six" rings made, all attached to the Breast Pocket:
FIRST TWO RINGS
23 And you shall do (make) upon the Pocket (Breast Pocket) two Rings of gold, and you shall give את-the two Rings upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket).
SECOND TWO RINGS
26 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall set (put) them upon the two ends (edges) of the Pocket (Breast Pocket) upon his lip (edge) which is to over the Ephod housingward (inward).
THIRD TWO RINGS
27 And you shall do (make) two Rings of gold, and you shall give them upon the two Upper Arm Corners (Shoulders) of the Ephod from below (beneath), before (at the front of) his face, by associating (being along with, societizing, huddling together) his joining (juncture), from above (upon) the Belt (Band) of the Ephod.
There are various kinds of High Priest Garments made, but I have yet to find one that provides the best example what these items would look like and how they are put together.
The six rings can be compared to the Chrubims' six wings, which is noted in the book of the prophet Isaiah, and the apostle John's book of Revelation
Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also את-Adonai sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His Train filled את-the Temple. 2 From upon to Him stood the seraphims: six wings, six wings; to one on twain, covered His Face, and on twain, covered His Feet, and on twain, flew. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is יהוה of Armies (Hosts): the whole earth is full of His Glory.
Revelation 4:6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind. 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle. 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, יהוה El Shaddai, Who Was, and Is, and Is to Come.
Verse thirty
THE URIM AND THE THUMMIM
30 And you shall give to the Pocket (Breast Pocket) of the Judgment (Ordinance) את-the Urim and את-the Thummim; and they shall be over (upon) the heart of Aaron in his going (entering) to the Face of יהוה: and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the Judgment (Ordinance) of the Sons of Israel over (upon) his heart to the Face of יהוה continually.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF URIM AND THUMMIM
Stones: Purity
GENDER:
Urim and Thummim Stones: MALE(?)
It is commonly accepted that the two stones were black and white: black for the Thummim, and white for the Urim. It is supposed that the white Urim stone would be common for positive results, like "yes", "innocent", etc., and the black Thummim stone would be for negative results, like "no", "guilty", etc. There is no mention that the names of the Urim and the Thummim are etched on, which tells me that the stones are not to be etched.
Another issue is that I have seen images of one stone in one shape while the other stone is in a similar shape, but different, or in a different shape entirely. This is not the case, because if they were different shapes, the High Priest could manipulate the answer. The two stones have to be the exact same size, shape and smoothness, so that there would be no manipulation in the process.
Looking at the following words:
URIM
The Hebrew word for Urim is "Oo-reem"-Aleph, Vav, Resh, Yod, Mem Sophit (אורים). It is from Strong's Concordance number 224, and its defintion
Plural of H217; lights; Urim, the oracular brilliancy of the figures in the high priest’s breastplate: - Urim.
from 217 "oor" (אור), and its definition
From H215; flame, hence (in the plural) the East (as being the region of light): - fire, light. See also H224.
from 215 "ohr" (אור), and its definition
A primitive root; to be (causatively make) luminous (literally and metaphorically): - X break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine.
THUMMIM
The Hebrew word for Thummim is "too-meem"- Tav, Mem, Yod, Mem Sophit (תמים). It is from Strong's Concordance number 8550, and its definition
Plural of H8537; perfections, that is, (technically) one of the epithets of the objects in the high priest’s breastplate as an emblem of complete Truth: - Thummim.
from 8537 "tohm" (תם), and its definition
From H8552; completeness; figuratively prosperity; usually (morally) innocence: - full, integrity, perfect (-ion), simplicity, upright (-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550.
from 8552 "tah-mahm" (תמם), and its definition
A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literally or figuratively, transitively or intransitively: - accomplish, cease, be clean [pass-] ed, consume, have done, (come to an, make an) end, fail, come to the full, be all gone, X be all here, be (make) perfect, be spent, sum, be (shew self) upright, be wasted, whole.
There are not that many accounts regarding the use of the Urim and Thummim. One account is noted in the Torah portion of Pinkhas, in the book Numbers
Numbers 27:15 And Moses spoke to יהוה, to say, 16 יהוה, Elohim of the spirits of all flesh, shall visit (oversee) a man upon the Congregation 17 which shall go out to their faces, and the which shall enter to their faces, and the which shall have them go out, and the which shall have them enter; and the Congregation of יהוה, she shall not be as the flock which has not a shepherd to them. 18 And יהוה said to Moses, Take for you את-Joshua, son of Nun, a man which has the Spirit in him, and you shall support (lay) את-your hand upon (over) him; 19 And you shall have him stand to the face of Eleazar, the Priest, and to the face of all of the Congregation; and you shall command him to their eyes, 20 and you shall give your grandeur (majesty) upon (over) him, by that, all of the Congregation of the Sons of Israel, they will listen. 21 And shall stand to the face of Eleazar, the Priest, and shall inquire (ask) for him on the Judgment of the Urim to the Face of יהוה: upon his mouth they shall go out, and upon his mouth they shall enter, he and all of the Sons of Israel with him, and all of the Congregation.
Another account of the Urim is when King Saul looked to it before he went to the witch of Endor, which is noted in the book of the prophet Samuel
1 Samuel 28:6 And when Saul enquired of יהוה ,יהוה answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.
Notice the Thummim was not noted in these two accounts. In Joshua's account, it doesn't say what the Urim does when he inquires the High Priest. In king Saul's account, it doesn't say it either. Did the Urim stone glow when hwhy answers them if He responds? I don't know. The Scriptures don't say.
This is another account of the Urim and the Thummim, which is noted in the book of the prophet Nehemiah (Note: The book of Ezra says the same thing)
Nehemiah 7:1 Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, 2 That I gave my brother את-Hanani, and את-Hananiah, the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared את-the Elohim above many. 3 And I said unto them, Let not the Gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house. 4 Now the city was large and great: but the People were few therein, and the houses were not builded. 5 And my Elohim put into mine heart to gather together את-the Nobles, and את-the Rulers, and את-the People, that they might be reckoned by genealogy. And I found a register of the genealogy of them which came up at the first, and found written therein,... 63 And of the Priests: the sons of Habaiah, the sons of Koz, the sons of Barzillai, which took one of the daughters of Barzillai, the Gileadite, to wife, and was called after their name. 64 These sought their register among those that were reckoned by genealogy, but it was not found: therefore were they, as polluted, put from the Priesthood. 65 And the Tirshatha said unto them, that they should not eat of the Most Holy Things, till there stood up a Priest with Urim and Thummim.
The Tirshatha was Nehemiah.
Another account of the Urim and Thummim is noted when Moses prophecies each of the tribes, which is noted in the Torah portion of V'zoth Ha-B'rakhah, in the book of Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 33:8 And of Levi, said, Your Thummim and your Urim are for your Merciful (Saintly) Man whom you tested (tempted, tried, proved) him in Massah, you contended upon the waters of Meribah;
Notice that the first letter of each of the words of the Urim and the Thummim are "Aleph" (א) and "Tav" (ת)- symbols for "the beginning" and "the end". These two stones are the hints of Yeshua as the Aleph and Tav (את). Yeshua is the Aleph and Tav, which is noted in the apostle John's book of Revelation
Revelation 1:11 Saying, I am Alpha [Aleph] and Omega [Tav], the first and the last...
The Urim and the Thummim is Yeshua in the Deuteronomy passage above.
Also, it can be said that Yeshua as the Urim is symbolized as "the Light" of the world and "the Perfection" of overcoming sin and death in our lives.
These are other verses pertaining to Yeshua through His Lightness in the Tanakh and in the Brith Khadashah (the New Covenant)
Psalms 119:105 Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.
Isaiah 2:5 O House of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the Light of hwhy.
John 1:4 In him [Yeshua] was Life; and the Life was the Light of men. 5 And the Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.... 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through Him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the True Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
John 8:12 Then spake Yeshua again unto them, saying, I am the Light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life.
John 9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the Light of the world.
John 12:46 I am come a Light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness.
These are some verses pertaining to יהוה's perfection, which is noted in various Brith Khadashah (New Covenant) sources
Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is Perfect.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My Grace is sufficient for thee: for My Strength is made Perfect in weakness....
Ephesians 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of Elohim, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Messiah:
Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Messiah Yeshua:
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in Love; but Perfect Love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in Love.
These are just examples, mostly in the Brith Khadashah (the New Covenant) of Yeshua who is the Light and the Perfection.
These are image possibilities of the Urim and Thummim
Verses thirty-one and thirty two
THE BLUE ROBE OF THE EPHOD
31 And you shall do (make) את-the Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)] of the Ephod wholly of blue. 32 And shall be the mouth of his head in his midst: a lip shall be to his mouth all around, a doing (work) of a braider (rugger, weaver) like the mouth of a habergeon (corselet, sleeveless coat, ?glow coat?, ?armored mail?) shall be to him. Shall not be rent.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE BLUE ROBE OF THE EPHOD
Blue: Heaven
GENDER:
Robe: MALE
It is interesting that this garment is completely of one color, and it is blue. Not like the other garment that is mixed colors and gold. As noted above, the blue color represents Heaven as in the Kingdom of Heaven, showing that this is a "heavenly" matter.
Mark Moses of El Shaddai Ministries noted that young Samuel wore an Ephod, which is noted in his book
1 Samuel 2:18 But Samuel ministered את-before יהוה, being a child, girded with a linen (flax) ephod.
Mark Biltz also noted that King David wore the Ephod, which is noted in the book of the Chronicles
1 Chronicles 15:27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare את-the Ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also had upon him an ephod of linen (flax).
Based on these two accounts, the Blue Ephod could have been made of flax or linen.
This is an example of a pattern of the Blue Robe of the Ephod
The "lip" and the "mouth" of the garment are a representations and symbols of the Word of hwhy being "spoken" forth through the "lips" and the "mouth" of the High Priest's garment.
This is a rough sketch of the mouth and lip of the blue robe
Based on this Blue Robe, if we take it at its word, this is the key garment that would nullify one as the High Priest, otherwise, יהוה would not have made a big deal about it to make it so that it would not rent. This is a key example regarding the High Priest's garment rent, which is noted in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
Matthew 26:65 Then the High Priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? Behold, now ye have heard His blasphemy.
Mark 14:63 Then the High Priest rent his clothes, and saith, What need we any further witnesses?
This was Caiaphas, who was the current High Priest during Yeshua's time, until he rented his High Priest garment, then Yeshua took over the High Priesthood.
Also, when Caiaphas "rent" the garment, he did it at the "lip" and "mouth" of the garment. In other words, Caiaphas destroyed the lip and mouth that speaks the Word of hwhy, thus nullified the garments ability to "speak" the Word through the High Priest's garment. It is just as well that Caiaphas rented his "lip" and "mouth", because he was speaking against the Word of יהוה.
This is another scene of a garment without seam which occurred at Yeshua's crucifixion, which is noted in the Gospel of John
John 19:23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Yeshua, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also His Coat: now the Coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 24 They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.
The scripture source in verse twenty four of John came from king David, which is noted in the book of Psalms
Psalm 22:18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
When Yeshua cried out "Eli! Eli! Lama aza-tani", He was crying out to read Psalm chapter twenty two, because things in this chapter were being fulfilled at the crucifixion like the parting of the garments in verse eighteen.
Yeshua's garment, now the High Priest garment, could not be rent, because that would mean the true Word of hwhy would not be spoken with all that Yeshua spoke. So the lip and mouth of the garment were kept in tact. This also shows us that Yeshua is "still" our "Eternal High Priest", which is noted in the apostle Paul's book of Hebrews
Hebrews 5:9 And being made Perfect, He became the Author of Eternal Salvation unto all them that obey Him; 10 Called of hwhy an High Priest after the order of Melchi-Tsedek.
!!!כבד לך יהוה
No one else, even if they could prove that they are a direct descendant of Aaron, cannot be the High Priest, because that very garment was not torn. Anyone who tries, is "illegitimate", and cannot do the High Priestly acts on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Only Yeshua could do that.
Looking at the word WEAVER
The Hebrew word for weaver is "ah-rahg"- Aleph, Resh, Gimel (ארג). It is from Strong's Concordance number 707, and its definition
A primitive root; to plait or weave: - weaver (-r).
This is where we get our modern English word "rug".
Verses thirty three through thirty five
THE BELLS AND THE POMEGRANATES
33 And you shall do (make) upon his Hem Pomegranates of blue, and of purple, and of crimson (red) worm [(worm of crimson (red))] upon his Hem all around; and Round Bells of gold in their midst all around: 34 A Round Bell of gold and a Pomegranate, a Round Bell of gold and a Pomegranate upon the Hem of the Outer Robe (Upper Robe) [(?Trespass Robe?, ?Transgressor Robe?)] all around. 35 And shall be upon (over) Aaron for the Ministry [(for ministering)]: and his sound shall be heard in his entering to the Sacred Area (Sanctuary, Holy Area) to the Face of יהוה, and in his coming out (going out); and shall not die.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE BELLS AND THE POMEGRANATES
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
Blue: Heaven
Purple: Royalty
Crimson worm: Blood, Atonement, Sacrifice
GENDER:
Bells: (MALE?)
Pomegranates: (MALE?)
Question: "Are the pomegranates each a mixture of all three different colored threads, or is it one pomegranate of blue, one pomegranate of purple and one pomegranate of crimson worm"? The way it was worded for the colors used for making the apron of the ephod and the breastplate of judgment, it is clear that the colors mentioned here in this week's Torah portion passage is the same as those for the apron and the breastplate. So it can be said that it means the three colors are to be mixed together in one pomegranate.
The bell that was made at the wilderness was probably not the typical bell we commonly see as a flared bell, but more like a round closed bell. The bells are not the typical bells we see in churches and cathedrals, but they are round. Also, I did not see this until this week's Torah portion, but these round bells were made to have a metal ball inside the round bell to make a jingle" sound, like "Jingle Bells" or typical "Sleigh Bells".
These are image examples of the pomegranates that go on the Blue Robe
This is an image of golden sleigh bells, and could have been a possible pattern for the golden bells for the Robe
Looking at the word BELL
The Hebrew word for bell is "pah-ah-mohn"- Peh, Ayin, Mem, Nun Sophit (פעמן). It is from Strong's Concordance number 6472, and its definition
From H6471; a bell (as struck): - bell.
from 6471 "pah-ahm" (פעם), and its definition
From H6470; a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications): - anvil, corner, foot (-step), going, [hundred-] fold, X now, (this) + once, order, rank, step, + thrice, [often-], second, this, two) time (-s), twice, wheel.
from 6470 "pah-ahm" (פעם), and its definition
A primitive root; to tap, that is, beat regularly; hence (generally) to impel or agitate: - move, trouble.
Based on this information, this is where we get the modern French word "pomme", meaning apples. I wonder if we get the cheeleaders "pom poms" from it as well? Also, it is probable we get the modern English word "pummel" from this Hebrew word.
In verse thirty five of this week's Torah portion passage, it could be that the purpose of the bells is to know if the High Priest is still alive while he is in the Tabernacle. The question is, if the High Priest dies, how do they take him out? There are those that say they have a rope attached to him. That is not so. There is no proof of that. It is most likely that the Priests took out the High Priest like the same was as they did in taking Nadab and Abihu out of the Tabernacle by hand, which is noted in the Torah portion of Sh'mini, in the book of Leviticus
Leviticus 10:1 And Nadab and the Abihu, the sons of Aaron, they took a man his censer, and they gave fire in them, and they set incense upon her, and they brought near a strange fire to the Face of hwhy which was not commanded them. 2 And a fire, she went out from of the Face of hwhy, and she consumed them, and they died to the Face of hwhy. 3 And Moses said to Aaron, He is which hwhy spoke, to say, In coming near (drawing near) Me I will be sanctified [(In My coming near (drawing near) will I be sanctified)], and upon the face of all of the People I will [(will I)] be glorified. And Aaron was silent. 4 And Moses called to Mishael and to Elzaphan, sons of Uzziel, uncle of Aaron, and said to them, Come near (draw near), carry (bear, pick up) את-your brothers from את the face of the Sanctuary to from outside by the Camp.
It was Elizaphan that lead the Kohathites to handle the Tent's furniture: the Menorah, etc.
This shows us that a non-Aaronite Priest, in this case, Aaron's cousins, were allowed to take out priests from the Sanctuary in the Tent. No cords required.
These bells are probably used for the activities of the High Priest in his rehearsals to hwhy.
Verses thirty six through thirty eight
THE HEAD PIECE
36 And you shall do (make) a Plate of pure gold, and you shall engrave (carve, sculpt) upon him, an engraving (carving, sculpting) of a signet (seal ring), SACREDNESS (SACRED, HOLINESS, HOLY) TO YEHOWAH. 37 And you shall set (put) him upon a thread of blue, and shall be upon (over) the Turban (Miter); shall be to before (at the front of) the face of the Turban (Miter). 38 And shall be upon the forehead of Aaron, and Aaron shall bear (carry, lift up) את-the Iniquity of the Sacred Things (Holy Things) which the Sons of Israel, they shall sanctify to all of their Sacred (Holy) Gifts; and shall be upon his forehead continually for acceptance (delight) for them to the Face of יהוה.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE HEAD PIECE
Gold: Kingdom, Eternal, Perfection
Blue: Heaven
GENDER:
Plate: MALE
Turban (Miter): FEMALE(?)
Overall, this is the Crown of the High Priest, like a crown for a king.
In verse thirty seven in the Hebrew text, the Hebrew for the phrase thread of blue is "p'theel t'kheyleth" (tlkt lytp)
Looking at the folloing words:
PLATE
The Hebrew word for plate is "tseets"- Tsade, Yod, Tsade Sophit (ציץ). It is from Strong's Concordance number 6731, and its definition
From H6692; properly glistening, that is, a burnished plate; also a flower (as bright colored); a wing (as gleaming in the air): - blossom, flower, plate, wing.
from 6692 "tsoots" (ציץ), and its definition
A primitive root; to twinkle, that is, glance; by analogy to blossom (figuratively flourish): - bloom, blossom, flourish, shew self.
THREAD
The Hebrew word for thread is "p'theel"- Peh, Tav, Yod, Lamed (פתיל). It is from Strong's Concordance number 6616, and its defintion
From H6617; twine: - bound, bracelet, lace, line, ribband, thread, wire.
from 6617 "pah-thahl" (פתל), and its definition
A primitive root; to twine, that is, (literally) to struggle or (figuratively) be (morally) tortuous: - (shew self) froward, shew self unsavoury, wrestle.
BLUE
The Hebrew word for blue is "t'khey-leth"- Tav, Kaph, Lamed, Tav (תכלת). It is from Strong's Concordance number 8504, and its defintion
Probably for H7827; the cerulean mussel, that is, the color (violet) obtained therefrom or stuff dyed therewith: - blue.
from 7827 "sh'key-leth" (שכלת), and it definition
Apparently from the same as H7826 through some obscure idea, perhaps that of peeling off by concussion of sound; a scale or shell, that is, the aromatic mussel: - onycha.
from 7826 "shah-khahl" (lks), and its definition
From an unused root probably meaning to roar; a lion (from his characteristic roar): - (fierce) lion. [or roar of a sound of a shell]
This could be where we get our modern English word "shell" as in sea shell.
These three Hebrew words were used in a different Commandment, which is noted in the Torah portion of Sh'lakh L'kha, in the book of Numbers
Numbers 15:37 And יהוה spoke to Moses, to say, 38 Speak to the Sons of Israel, and you shall say to them: and they shall do (make) for themselves tassels (fringes) upon the corners (wings) of their garments for their generations, and they shall give upon the tassels (fringes) (ציצת) of the corners (wings) a thread of blue (פתיל תכלת): 39 And shall be to you for a tassel (fringe), and you shall look upon him, and you shall remember את-all of the Commandments of יהוה, and you shall do them; and you shall not search (tour) after your hearts and after your eyes which you go whoring (fornicate) after them: 40 By that you shall remember, and you shall do את-all of My Commandments, and you shall be Sacred Ones (Holy Ones) to your Elohim. 41 I am יהוה, your Elohim, which I brought you out from the land of Egypt, to be to you for Elohim: I am יהוה, your Elohim.
Looking at the word TASSELS
The Hebrew word for tassels is "tsee-tseeth"- Tsade, Yod, Tsade, Tav (ציצת). It is from Strong's Concordance number 6734, and its defintion
Feminine of H6731; a floral or wing like projection, that is, a fore lock of hair, a tassel: - fringe, lock.
This word is noted above. And the phrase ribbon of blue are the Hebrew words "p'theel t'kheyleth" (פתיל תכלת)- the same three words used in this Torah passage in Exodus 28:37.
Question: "Is there a connection between these two commandments"? If there is, it would be that the High Priest wearing a gold tsits plate and a blue ribbon is the High Priest's version of bearing the Commandments of hwhy on his head, as compared to the Sons of Israel wearing tsitstits of blue ribbons to "remember" the Commandments of hwhy. (I guess this was the Israelites' consolation for not being Priests :) )
The writing on the gold plate would have been in Paleo-Hebew. This is one rough way it could have looked like in Moses and Aaron's day
This is a possible pattern of the High Priest Head Piece with all of the items
Verse thirty nine
THE EMROIDERED COAT (TUNIC)
39 And you shall interweave (embroider, inchase) the Coat (Tunic) of linen (six-bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), and you shall do (make) the Turban (Miter) of twisted (twined, fine) linen (six stringed linen, six bleached linen, bleached linen, white linen), and you shall do (make) the Girdle of a doing (work) of a needler (fabricator, texturer, cunning work).
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE EMBROIDERED COAT
Fine linen: Righteousness (source: maranathalife.com)
GENDER:
Coat (Tunic): (FEMALE?)
Turban (Miter): (FEMALE?)
Girdle: (MALE?)
This is a possible sketch of the High Priest Embroidered Coat
Verses forty and forty-one
THE COATS, GIRDLES AND BONNETS
40 And for the sons of Aaron, you shall do (make) Coats (Tunics), and you shall do (make) for them Girdles, and you shall do (make) for them Bonnets for glory and for ornamentalness (gleamness, beauty). 41 And you shall clothe them, את-Aaron your brother, and את-his sons with him; and you shall anoint them, and you shall fill (consecrate) את-their hands, and you shall sanctify them, and they shall do the Priestship (Priestly Acts) to Me.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE COATS, GIRDLES AND BONNETS
Fine linen: Righteousness (source: maranathalife.com)
GENDER:
Coat (Tunic): (FEMALE?)
Turban (Miter): (FEMALE?)
Girdle: (MALE?)
When Solomon's Temple was dedicated, this is what king Solomon said, which is noted in the book of the Chronicles
2 Chronicles 6:41 Now therefore arise, יהוה Elohim, into Thy Resting Place, Thou, and the Ark of Thy Strength: let Thy Priests, hwhy Elohim, be clothed with Salvation, and let Thy Saints rejoice in goodness.
We in Yeshua- "Salvation"- have also become יהוה's Priests, as noted earlier in the book of Revelation and in the epistle of Peter.
These are possible patterns of the Priests' Coats, Girdles and Bonnets
Verses forty two and forty three
THE BREECHES
42 And shall do (make) for them Breeches of bahd-linen (flax) to cover (conceal) the flesh of the nakedness; they shall be from their waist (loins) and unto their thighs (testacles): 43 And they shall be upon Aaron and upon his sons in their entering (going) to the Tent of Appointment, or in their approaching to the Altar to minister in the Sacred Area (Holy Area); and they shall not bear (carry, lift up) iniquity, and they shall have the death [(and they would die)]: A Statute of Ages to him and to his seed after him.
THE SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF THE BREECHES
Fine linen: Righteousness (source: maranathalife.com)
GENDER:
Breeches: (MALE?)
These are elongated underpants.
Looking at the word BAHD-LINEN (FLAX)
The Hebrew word for bahd-linen (flax) is "bahd"- Bet, Dalet (בד). It is from Strong's Concordance number 906, and its definition
Perhaps from H909 (in the sense of divided fibres); flaxen thread or yarn; hence a linen garment: - linen.
rom 909 "bah-dahd" (בדד), and its definition
A primitive root; to divide, that is, (reflexively) be solitary: - alone.
This is where we get our modern English word "body". Linen is also known as flax, and flax is a plant material. This Hebrew word is the only time used for material for the Priest's garments. It is probably symbolic that man's "foundations" came from the ground.
Notice in verse forty three of this week's Torah portion passage that it says it is to be Statute unto his seed, but it did not say his sons. Why did יהוה say it this way? He could have said sons, but יהוה was empasizing that it was referring to Aaron's seed.
These are images of possible patterns of the Breeches
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