Hoshen Stones Wall Decor, Made in Israel
A relic embodying the mystical powers of the Holy High Priest of Israel!
Inspired by the Hoshen, the ancient Jewish High Priest's breastplate during the time of the Holy Temple of Jerusalem,
this detailed metal cast wall hanging features the Hebrew names of the twelve tribes of Israel and the Hebrew names of the twelve multicolored semi-precious stones symbolizing them. An ornate floral frame surrounds the piece, with "Avnei Ha'Hoshen" (Hoshen stones) inscribed in Hebrew above.
On the back, below the sign "Avnei Ha'Hoshen", the Hebrew names, Latin names and spiritual attributes of each of the 12 Hoshen stones are inscribed in Hebrew letters:
Tarshish - Aquamarine – communication
Leshem - Opal - joy
Nefach - Garnet - creativity
Odem - Ruby - fertility
Shoham - Onyx - protection
Shavo - Agate - strength and courage
Sapphire - intuition
Pateda - Topaz - energy
Yaspa - Jasper - physical strength
Ahlama - Amethyst - balance and serenity
Yahalom - Quartz - purity
Bareket - Emerald - heart and back
Size (HxW) : 3.5 x 2.2 inch / 9 x 5.6 cm
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The Hoshen - "Sacred Breastplate of Judgement", "Urim and Thummim"
Each Color Identifies A Different Tribe Of The Jewish People - REUBEN - SIMEON - LEVI - JUDAH DAN - NAPHTALI * GAD - ASHER ISSACHAR - ZEBULUN - JOSEPH - BENJAMIN In the order of their birth, beginning in Genesis 29:32, these are the original twelve sons of Jacob -- the namesakes of the twelve families who went down into Egypt and became known as the Twelve (12) Tribes of Israel. Jacob was given the other name of "Israel" after wrestling that epiphany in Gen32:28. Exodus 28:21 speaks of the "precious" twelve stones, representing each of the twelve tribes. The stones are believed to be : Sardius, topaz, carbuncle / emerald, sapphire, diamond ligure, agate, amethyst / beryl, onyx, and jasper.
The Hoshen was the breastplate worn by the Jewish high priests in the Holy Temple at Jerusalem. It was set with 12 colorful and translucent gemstones that represent each tribe of the 12 biblical tribes of Israel (children, sons of Israel). It is believed that the breastplate helped the High Priests to answer and judge the children of Israel that came to the temple.
The Hoshen was related to the high powers of the priests and the ability to "tell the future" (divination). In Hebrew this is termed -"Urim and Tumim" - possibly "Light and Perfection" or "Perfect lights". The Rabbis understood the Urim and Thummim to be part of the breastplate and that its prophetic, oracular function came from light shining through the twelve gemstones mounted on the breastplate. Since each stone was inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes, Some believe the Urim were the lights, while the Thummim was a device or code that helped in interpreting the messages. (from Wikipedia)
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