Translations
Modern
It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide.
Traditional
It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.
Literal
It was square; doubled they made the breastplate; a span its length and a span its width—doubled.
Latin
…quadrangulum, duplex, mensuræ palmi.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Measurements
- a span wide: About 9 in (22.9 cm)
Parallels
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Lebanon Leviticus, Book of Minerals and Metals Span Tabernacle Weights and Measures
Topics
Breastplate for the High Priest: Form and Dimensions of Engraving: On the Stones Set in the Priest's Breastplate Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest: The Making of Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of Span: About Nine or Ten Inches Stones: Precious in the Breastplate and Ephod