Exodus 28:16

“Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.”

My Notes

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And thou shalt set in it settings of stones,.... Or "fill in it fillings of stones" (d); which shows that there were in…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 28:1-43

(Compare Exo. 39:1-31.) Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Four-square it shall be - Here we have the exact dimensions of this breastplate, or more properly breast-piece or…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 28:15-30

The most considerable of the ornaments of the high priest was this breast-plate, a rich piece of cloth, curiously…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

double More clearly, doubled, viz. so as to form a bag or pouch.

a span ½ a cubit, or 9 inches. A piece of material, a…