Exodus 28:13
Exodus 28:13 in Multiple Translations
Fashion gold filigree settings
¶ And thou shalt make ouches of gold;
And thou shalt make settings of gold,
And you are to make twisted frames of gold;
Make ornamental gold settings
So thou shalt make bosses of golde,
'And thou hast made embroidered things of gold,
You shall make settings of gold,
And thou shalt make ouches of gold;
Thou shalt make also hooks of gold.
The settings for the stones must be made from gold.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 28:13
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Exodus 28:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
מִשְׁבְּצֹ֖ת
זָהָֽב
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
מִשְׁבְּצֹ֖ת
mishbᵉtsâh
H4865
filigree
N-fp
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:13
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
מִשְׁבְּצֹ֖ת
mishbᵉtsâh
H4865
"filigree"
N-fp
This Hebrew word describes intricate filigree work, often used in jewelry settings. It is used in the Bible to describe beautiful craftsmanship. The KJV translates it as ouch or wrought.
Definition: plaited or filigree or chequered work (of settings for gems)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ouch, wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Exodus 39:6; Psalms 45:14.
זָהָֽב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:13
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Ephod
11Engrave 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.
12Fasten 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.
13Fashion gold filigree settings
14and two chains of pure gold, made of braided cord work; and attach these chains to the settings. 15You are also to make a breastpiece of judgment with the same workmanship as the ephod. Construct it with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen.Exodus 28:13 Summary
[Exodus 28:13 tells us to make gold filigree settings, which were used to hold the special stones with the names of the sons of Israel. This shows how much God values and treasures His people, just like we see in Psalm 138:8. The gold filigree settings were a beautiful and important part of the high priest's clothing, and they helped the priest remember the people he was representing before God. By making these settings, the people were showing their love and respect for God and for each other.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold filigree settings in Exodus 28:13?
The gold filigree settings in Exodus 28:13 were used to mount the stones with the names of the sons of Israel, symbolizing the preciousness and value God places on His people, as seen in Psalm 138:8 and Isaiah 43:4.
How does this verse relate to the priestly garments described in Exodus 28?
Exodus 28:13 is part of the description of the high priest's ephod, which was a vital component of the priestly garments, as outlined in Exodus 28:1-5, and was used to symbolize the priest's role in representing the people before God.
What is the purpose of the gold filigree settings in the context of the ephod?
The gold filigree settings in Exodus 28:13 served as a decorative and functional element to secure the stones with the names of the sons of Israel, which Aaron was to bear on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord, as described in Exodus 28:12.
How does this verse reflect God's attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle?
Exodus 28:13 demonstrates God's attention to detail in the construction of the tabernacle, as seen in Exodus 25:9 and Hebrews 8:5, where every element, including the gold filigree settings, was meticulously designed to reflect God's glory and holiness.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of gold in the filigree settings reveal about God's character and His relationship with His people?
- How can I, like Aaron, bear the names of my brothers and sisters in Christ on my heart, and what does this mean for my relationships with them?
- In what ways can I, like the gold filigree settings, be a decorative and functional element in the body of Christ, reflecting God's glory and beauty?
- What does the emphasis on the names of the sons of Israel on the stones, as described in Exodus 28:11-12, teach me about my identity and value in God's eyes?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:13
And thou shalt make ouches of gold. Or sockets of gold, to put the two onyx stones in, Exodus 28:11 for of other ouches we read not, excepting the enclosings, in which the twelve stones of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:13
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. Ephod.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:13
2. THE .(13-30) The space devoted to the “breastplate” is indicative of its high importance. It was the most costly, most magnificent, and most conspicuous of the high priest’s garments, while at the same time it was the most mysterious. Externally it was a blaze of gold and jewels; internally it held those strange and precious objects known as “the Urim and the Thummim” (Exodus 28:30), by means of which the Divine will was made known to the high priest, and through him to the people. The basis of the garment was a linen fabric of similar materials and workmanship with the ephod (Exodus 28:15), square in shape, about nine inches each way, and “doubled,” so as to form internally a bag or pocket. Upon this linen groundwork were fastened twelve “stones,” or jewels, set in an open-work of gold, and arranged in four rows, three in each (Exodus 28:17-21). These stones covered probably the greater portion of the external surface of the breastplate. To its two upper corners were attached two rings of gold, which were made fast by means of gold chains to buttons (“ ouches”) on the upper part of the ephod; and to its two lower corners were attached similar rings, which were fastened by a lace to rings of the same material on the lower part of the ephod (Exodus 28:13-14; Exodus 28:22-28).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 28:13
Verse 13. Ouches of gold] משבצת mishbetsoth, strait places, sockets to insert the stones in, from שבץ shabats, to close, inclose, straiten. Socket, in this place, would be a more proper translation, as ouch cannot be traced up to any legitimate authority. It appears sometimes to signify a hook, or some mode of attaching things together.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:13
13, 14. Two rosettes of gold to be made, with chains of gold attached to them. The object of these chains is explained in vv. 22–5: they are to attach the ‘breastplate’ to the shoulder-straps.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:13
13, 14. Ouches… chains — These were designed in some way to fasten the ephod and breastplate together, (comp. Exodus 28:25,) and so serve to introduce the description of the latter.