Breastplate

A part of defensive armour 1Ki 22:34

A part of the high priest's dress Ex 28:4

FOR SOLDIERS

• Made of iron Re 9:9
• Bright and shining Re 9:17

FOR THE HIGH PRIEST

• Materials of Ex 28:15; 39:8
• Form and dimensions of Ex 28:16; 39:9
• Made from the offering of the people Ex 35:9

Had names of the tribes engraved on precious stones Ex 28:17-21; 39:10,14

Inseparably united to the ephod Ex 28:22-28; 39:15-21

The Urim and Thummim placed in Ex 28:30; Le 8:8

Worn as a memorial Ex 28:29; Isa 49:16

ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE

• Righteous judgment of Christ Isa 59:17
• Defence of righteousness Eph 6:14
• Defence of faith and love 1Th 5:8