Some chapters in the Bible are more about information than inspiration. Each time I read through these terse writings in the Book of Exodus I try to learn something. I wondered what does an Ephod look like? In Q and A Smart Beta I found the following brief description of an Ephod.
"It was in two parts—one covering the back, one the front of the body to the hips—and was fastened at the shoulders by two clasps of onyx on which were engraved the 12 tribal names, six on each. The vestment was held in at the waist by a twined linen girdle of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet; on the ephod was the breastplate with the Urim and Thummim , hung by golden chains and rings."
A United Methodist Pastor's Robe sounds simple in comparison. I do like the distribution of the 12 tribes of Israel six on each side. Any suggestions for which 12 names should go on a UMC robe?
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