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Hoshen Necklace. What is a hoshen.
Hoshen Necklace. What is a hoshen.
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High Priest Breastplate. Hoshen Stones Necklace.
925 Sterling Silver Pendant
What is the Hoshen? The Hoshen necklace is decorated with the 12 stones representing the stones of the breastplate of the high priest in the Temple.
12 stones arranged according to the breastplate stones described in the Book of Exodus: Odem, Nephech, Leshem, Tarshish, Petda, Sapir, Shebo, Shoham, Barkat, Yaholum, Achalma, Yishpa
Length of necklace: 45 cm
Birthstones & Hoshen Breastplate
Some experts believe that birthstones can be traced back to the Bible. In Exodus 28, Moses sets forth directions for making special garments for Aaron, the High Priest of the Hebrews. Specifically, the breastplate was to contain twelve precious gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel.
The first century Jewish historian Josephus believed there was a connection between the twelve stones in Aaron's breastplate (signifying the tribes of Israel, as described in the Book of Exodus), the twelve months of the year, and the twelve signs of the zodiac.
We don't know who is right - but we love the Hoshen stones breastplate.
Length 45 cm
925 sterling silver necklace. Israeli jewelry.
