Breastplate of Aaron

The Hoshen or Breastplate of Aaron was an item worn by early Jewish high priests during ceremonies. Details of its construction are given in the Hebrew religious text the Book of Exodus.

It was said to have been made of gold and had twelve stones arranged in four rows of three, each stone had the name of one of the tribes of Israel engraved upon it. Though there is some dispute on the original stones this chart is based on the most commonly accepted list and configuration.

Hebrew: Odem
Stone: Ruby 		Hebrew: Pitdah
Stone: Peridot 		Hebrew: Barekath
Stone: Emerald
Hebrew: Nophek
Stone: Turquoise 		Hebrew: Sappir
Stone: Sapphire 		Hebrew: Yahalom
Stone: Diamond
Hebrew: Leshem
Stone: Jacinth 		Hebrew: Shebu
Stone: Agate 		Hebrew: Ahlamah
Stone: Amethyst
Hebrew: Tarshish
Stone: Aquamarine 		Hebrew: Shoham
Stone: Onyx 		Hebrew: Yash'pheh
Stone: Jasper

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