Stones of the Breastplate

In one of the eight sets of clothing of the high priest, 12 precious gems were placed against the 12 tribes of Israel.

 The "Khoshen" is the "Khoshen of The judgment" on the garment that the high priest wore while working in the Temple, the vest was placed which was embroidered with gold, blue, crimson, second, square in shape and the sides are equal, in the center the precious stones were placed and this so that all the tribes of Israel "will be a memorial before God" while the priest walks around the tabernacle and the temple.

Properties of the stones of the breastplate - "Know that it is written in nature that all the precious stones of which there are main and roots are only twelve and they are the fathers of all the other stones". and wisdom. Also in the midrash Talpiot the breastplate stones are mentioned as having virtues and each of them has its own taste and reason corresponding to one of the twelve tribes.

Distribution of breastplate stones:

1. Tribe of Reuben - Odem (Ruby)

2. Tribe of Simeon - Pitdah (Topaz)

3. Tribe of Levi - Bareket (Emerald)

4. Tribe of Judah - Nofech (Carbuncle)

5. Tribe of Issachar - Sapir (Sapphire)

6. Tribe of Zebulun - Yahalom (Diamond)

7. Tribe of Dan - Leshem (Ligure or Amber)

8. Tribe of Naphtali - Shoham (Onyx)

9. Tribe of Gad - Achlamah (Amethyst)

10. Tribe of Asher - Tarshish (Chrysolite)

11. Tribe of Joseph (representing both Ephraim and Manasseh) - Shoham (Onyx)

12. Tribe of Benjamin - Yashfeh (Jasper)
    

a quote:  "רָבוּעַ יִהְיֶה, כָּפוּל; זֶרֶת אָרְכּוֹ, וְזֶרֶת רָחְבּוֹ.  יז וּמִלֵּאתָ בוֹ מִלֻּאַת אֶבֶן, אַרְבָּעָה טוּרִים אָבֶן:  טוּר, אֹדֶם פִּטְדָה וּבָרֶקֶת--הַטּוּר, הָאֶחָד.  יח וְהַטּוּר, הַשֵּׁנִי--נֹפֶךְ סַפִּיר, וְיָהֲלֹם.  יט וְהַטּוּר, הַשְּׁלִישִׁי--לֶשֶׁם שְׁבוֹ, וְאַחְלָמָה.  כ וְהַטּוּר, הָרְבִיעִי--תַּרְשִׁישׁ וְשֹׁהַם, וְיָשְׁפֵה; מְשֻׁבָּצִים זָהָב יִהְיוּ, בְּמִלּוּאֹתָם"

The "Khoshen"

Each stone has its own properties and strengths, all of them are powerful, spectacular and have healing energetic properties. But they do not have the same monetary value, some are considered precious stones while some are semi-precious, the next thing to teach us is that they were not placed together because of their material value, but rather because of their abilities and energetic power. As it is written in the book of caution, "Great wonder and great wisdom will be found in the secret of the 12 stones of the breastplate"...

A Diamond - drives away fear. Heals all patients and "black bile". Wearing it on the left arm provides protection against enemies during wars and the wearer will be "a man of valor, will keep evil animals and blood men and evil spirits away from him". Provides protection against quarrels. Dispels fears. Combining it with silver or gold amplifies its effect. given to Zebulon.

Shabo - Agate - The agate in the stones of the breastplate, mentioned in the shade of egg yolk/turmeric. Sometimes in a more orange shade. A powerful healing stone. Provides protection from lightning bolts. Protection in wars and against epidemics. heart strengthening good for sleep Brings good sleep. Much respect to the bearer of it. Strengthens his heart and mind. Protects from the evil eye. Helps in dealing with fears. It was given to Naftali because he was smart and a man of good will. And the bearer of it is respected by others.

Leshem - opal or Citrine opal - gives protection from dangers. strengthening Brightens eyes and gives the subject the same joy and kindness. It was given to Dan because he wandered from city to city in order to judge the people of Israel. He went through dangerous roads and the Lord gave him strength and protected him from dangers. Strengthened the heart and gave courage in the dangerous walk at night.

Citrine - the stone of abundance and success with life-giving energy. When its bearer dies, it loses its beauty until someone else buys it.

Ahlama - amethyst - the soul stone. Allows the wearer to have a deep connection with the inner self, gives peace and calm, teaches us harmony and tolerance. Gad was given.

Odem -Ruby - ​​for bright eyes. Gives energy, vitality. Recommended for preventing miscarriages and easy childbirth. Stops blood flow in particular when associated with hemorrhoids. heart strengthening Silences anger. Revitalizes the body. It was given to Reuven in memory of how it passed through his brother's hand from the shedding of Joseph's blood.

Petda - Topaz - is described as grass green, has a strong healing energy, is good for curing eye diseases, strengthens the physical body, self-confidence, creativity and abundance. Immersion in very boiling water, cool it down. It was given to Shimon because the one who goes after harlots may catch the drug fever and age quickly. The topaz was given to him to show that he gets rid of fornication and keeps the fever away.

Ishepah - Jasper - exists in many colors, with the strongest being the yellow shade. Sometimes in the shade of grass with blood-red spots and then it heals the blood, facilitates blood flow in particular when hemorrhoids occur. Relieves women during menstruation. Keeps away lewdness and lust. Helps preserve human energy. strengthens the immune system. It is used by witches and sorcerers while helping to tell the future. Landing in a vessel of water will result in a dark cloud and the boiling of the water. Then you will help in seeing the future. And the bearer of it will have a good name. It was given to Benjamin for not bowing to Esau. And due to the properties of the stone to attract a good name for its bearer.

Tarshise - Aquamarine - makes breathing easier. A stone of flow, strengthens clarity and gives inspiration. Brings opinion and understanding. lesion clinic. Holding it in the hand, reduces fever in cases of fever. It has been confirmed that Shoham: Onyx will break during intercourse with virgins - during the extraction of virginity. Strengthens memory, quiets the heart and brightens the eyes. Diarrhea clinic. Strengthens love for Torah studies and strengthens wisdom. Leprosy clinic. Strengthens resistance to drugs. Keeps away evil spirits. Good for wealth and assets. Improves stability, self-control and balance. It was given to Yosef because it strengthens memory and cures leprosy and Yosef was not defiled by his master's wife. And also because a love of learning strengthens and Yosef learned a lot from his father and accumulated assets and wealth.

Barkat - Emerald - helps to have good dreams. In victory against an enemy. Good for healing heart problems and inflammations. Helping to develop feelings of unconditional love and deep sincerity was given to Levi because he was involved in the Torah. And those who swear to engage in Torah, do not receive bad news in their dreams. Therefore he was given a stone of good dreams.

Nefch - garnet red tone - like a burning possession. Its virtue that silences multiple cells. Cures plague and removes bad thoughts. strengthens vitality. Another kind of garnet, which is more beautiful, strengthens the heart. Facilitates good sleep. Yehuda was allowed to testify that he quieted lust after his wife's death and did not go to prostitutes. beneficial to an evil spirit and a person sins only if a spirit of foolishness enters him, Judah did not sin. He received a stone that removes bad thoughts to imply that no bad thought passed through his heart.

Sapphire - the stone of truth and thought. Brings peace to the soul. Good for eye health. Some believe it protects against poverty. was given to Isshachar