Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.
The ephod was the high priest's outermost garment, shot through with gold thread; a short coat without sleeves, fitted close with a curious girdle. Those shoulder-pieces bore the names of all Israel in precious stones, and Christ our High Priest bears us the same way before His Father, our advocate and our memorial.
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Commenting on Exodus 28:6-14
Six of their names on one stone,.... The names of the six eldest on the stone upon the right shoulder: and the other six names of the rest on the other stone: the names of the six youngest on the stone upon the left shoulder; for these stones, as afterwards said, were put on the shoulders of the priests: according to their birth; the order...
Six of their names on one stone, and [the other] six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth. (e) As they were in age, so should they be graven in order.