The Hoshen or the Priestly Breasplate is one of the pieces of the elaborate priestly clothes that were prescribed by God to be worn by the High Priest. One of the prominent features of the Hoshen is the precious stones that are mounted into it that repre
Used to communicate with God, the Breastplate was originally worn by Aaron, elder brother of Moses. It is also known as the Priestly Breastplate, or the Breastplate of Judgement. It contained the 'Urim' and 'Thummim', two stones used to determine God's will. What is breastplate used for?
They were clearly apparatus of the priestly oracle and are first mentioned in the description given of Aaron's raiment in Exodus 1). The parts of his attire which concern us are the 'breastplate of judgment' 2) and the ephod. The breastplate, as described in vv. 15ff, is evidently a ...