Exodus 28:12

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

وَتَضَعُهُمَا عَلَى كَتِفَيِّ الثَّوبِ الكَهَنُوتِيِّ كَحَجَرَي تَذكَارٍ لِبَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ. عَلَى هَارُونَ أنْ يَرْتَدِيَ أسْمَاءَهُمْ فِي حَضْرَةِ اللهِ عَلَى كَتِفِهِ كَتَذكَارٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse instructs that two stones with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel should be placed on the shoulders of Aaron's ephod. These stones serve as a reminder of the tribes before God. The speaker is God, giving instructions to Aaron, the high priest.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special backpack with two pockets, and in each pocket, you put a list of your best friends' names. This is like what Aaron, the high priest, had. He carried the names of all twelve tribes of Israel on his special robe so God would remember them.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. This verse comes from the instructions God gave to Moses and Aaron for the high priestly garments. The setting is the time of the Israelites' desert wanderings after their exodus from Egypt.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this can remind us to carry the names of those we love in our hearts. For instance, a teacher might keep a mental list of their students' names to pray for them, ensuring they're not forgotten.

Topics

• memorial
• leadership
• priesthood
• divine communication
• spiritual responsibility
• remembrance

Related Verses

• Leviticus 8:8
• Exodus 28:29
• Numbers 17:10
• Hebrews 9:7
• Revelation 21:12

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the stones on Aaron's shoulders?

The stones were precious stones with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel inscribed on them. They symbolized the tribes and were a reminder to God.

Why did Aaron carry the names of the tribes?

Aaron carried the names as a memorial before God, showing that he bore the weight of the people's memory and prayers on his shoulders.

How does this relate to modern leadership?

Leaders today can carry the burden of their community or team in their hearts, ensuring that their needs and prayers are remembered.

What does this teach us about memorials?

This teaches us that memorials are important for remembering and honoring others, ensuring they are not forgotten in the presence of God.