Exodus 39:14

Verse

The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Bible in Basic English

There were twelve stones for the twelve tribes of Israel; on every one the name of one of the tribes of Israel was cut, like the cutting of a stamp.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with its several name.

Free Bible Version

Each of the twelve stones were engraved like a personal seal with the name of one of the twelve Israelites tribes and represented them.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, euen twelue after their names, grauen like signets euery one after his name according to the twelue tribes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

One Unity Resource Bible

The stones were according to the names of the children of Israel [God prevails], twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Translation for Translators

On each of the twelve stones they engraved the name of one of the sons of Jacob, to represent one of the twelve Israeli tribes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The stones were arranged by the names of Israel's twelve sons, each in order by name. They were like the engraving on a signet ring, each name standing for one of the twelve tribes.

Noah Webster Bible

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

World English Bible

The stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Young's Literal Translation

And the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, are twelve, according to their names, openings of a signet, each according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Context

The Breastpiece

¹³and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings.¹⁴The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate craftsmanship of the breastpiece worn by the high priest, which was made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely twisted linen. Each of the twelve precious stones on the breastpiece represented one of the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing the unity and importance of each tribe before God. The attention to detail in creating this garment reflects the reverence and care given to the priestly duties and the significance of the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. It serves as a visual reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His chosen people, highlighting the beauty and holiness of serving in the tabernacle.

Commentary

Exodus 39:14

The Breastpiece

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Berean Standard Bible

The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.

American Standard Version (1901)

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Bible in Basic English

There were twelve stones for the twelve tribes of Israel; on every one the name of one of the tribes of Israel was cut, like the cutting of a stamp.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with its several name.

Free Bible Version

Each of the twelve stones were engraved like a personal seal with the name of one of the twelve Israelites tribes and represented them.

Geneva Bible 1599

So the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, euen twelue after their names, grauen like signets euery one after his name according to the twelue tribes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

One Unity Resource Bible

Translation for Translators

On each of the twelve stones they engraved the name of one of the sons of Jacob, to represent one of the twelve Israeli tribes.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The stones were arranged by the names of Israel's twelve sons, each in order by name. They were like the engraving on a signet ring, each name standing for one of the twelve tribes.

Noah Webster Bible

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

World English Bible

The stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Young's Literal Translation

And the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, are twelve, according to their names, openings of a signet, each according to his name, for the twelve tribes.