Exodus 28:7
Context28:7 It is to have two shoulder pieces attached to two of its corners, so it can be joined together. 1
Exodus 28:12
Context28:12 You are to put the two stones on the shoulders of the ephod, stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, and Aaron will bear their names before the Lord on his two shoulders for a memorial. 2
Exodus 28:25
Context28:25 the other 3 two ends of the two chains you will attach to the two settings and then attach them 4 to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front of it.
[28:7] 1 tn Here the Pual perfect with the vav (ו) consecutive provides the purpose clause (equal to a final imperfect); the form follows the use of the active participle, “attached” or more Heb “joining.”
[28:12] 2 sn This was to be a perpetual reminder that the priest ministers on behalf of the twelve tribes of Israel. Their names would always be borne by the priests.