Exodus 28:9 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

two... stones, with six names on each: the names collectively, on the shoulders, the place of strength. The names on the breastplate, one on each stone (individually) on the heart, the place of love, verses: Exodus 28:15.

grave. Note the three gravings connected with the heart (Exodus 28:9), the shoulder (Exodus 28:21), and the head (Exodus 28:36).

Exodus 28:9

9 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: