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Exodus 28:11

Israel

9 Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:

10 six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth.

Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.

12 Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD.

13 Fashion gold filigree settings

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.
KJV
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.
WEB
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel. You shall make them to be enclosed in settings of gold.
ASV
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be inclosed in settings of gold.
DARBY
According to the work of an engraver in stone, as the engravings of a seal, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel; surrounded by enclosures of gold shalt thou make them.
BLB
the work of an engraver of stone, engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel; turned in settings of gold you shall make them.
ÅB
Som en arbeider i stein og skjærer ut et signet, slik skal du la navnene på Israels barn skjære ut på begge steinene; du skal sette dem inn i flettverk av gull.
OTB
Gravér navnene på Israels sønner på de to steinene som en juvelér graverer et segl, og monter dem i innfatninger av gullfiligran.
B1930
Som en arbeider i sten og skjærer ut et signet, således skal du la navnene på Israels barn skjære ut på begge stenene; du skal sette dem inn i flettverk av gull.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Exodus 28:21

    The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

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  • Ephesians 1:13

    And in Him, having heard and believed the word of truth—the gospel of your salvation—you were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,

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  • Zechariah 3:9

    See the stone I have set before Joshua; on that one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave on it an inscription, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.

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  • Jeremiah 22:24

    “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off.

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  • Exodus 39:6

    They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.

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  • Exodus 28:25

    and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front.

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  • Ephesians 4:30

    And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

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