Exodus 39:16

Verse

They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Bible in Basic English

And they made two gold frames and two gold rings, the rings being fixed to the ends of the priest's bag;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two hooks, and as many rings of gold. And they set the rings on either side of the rational,

Free Bible Version

They made two gold settings and two gold rings and fastened the rings to the two top corners of the breastpiece.

Geneva Bible 1599

They made also two bosses of golde, and two golde rings, and put the two rings in the two corners of the brest plate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

One Unity Resource Bible

They made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Translation for Translators

They made two gold rings, and they attached them to the upper corners of the sacred pouch.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made two settings of gold and two gold rings, and they attached the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.

Noah Webster Bible

And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings in the two ends of the breast-plate.

World English Bible

They made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Young's Literal Translation

and they make two embroidered things of gold, and two rings of gold, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate,

Context

The Breastpiece

¹⁵For the breastpiece they made braided chains like cords of pure gold.¹⁶They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.¹⁷Then they fastened the two gold chains to the two gold rings at the corners of the breastpiece,

Summary

In Exodus 39:16, we see the intricate details of the breastpiece of judgment that was made for the high priest Aaron. This breastpiece was adorned with twelve precious stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The significance of this piece of clothing was to symbolize the high priest's role in carrying the names of the tribes before the Lord, highlighting the importance of intercession and representation. This verse showcases the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that the Israelites put into creating sacred items for the tabernacle, emphasizing the reverence and honor they had for the presence of God.

Commentary

Exodus 39:16

The Breastpiece

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Berean Standard Bible

They also made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and fastened the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Bible in Basic English

And they made two gold frames and two gold rings, the rings being fixed to the ends of the priest's bag;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And two hooks, and as many rings of gold. And they set the rings on either side of the rational,

Free Bible Version

They made two gold settings and two gold rings and fastened the rings to the two top corners of the breastpiece.

Geneva Bible 1599

They made also two bosses of golde, and two golde rings, and put the two rings in the two corners of the brest plate.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

One Unity Resource Bible

They made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Translation for Translators

They made two gold rings, and they attached them to the upper corners of the sacred pouch.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They made two settings of gold and two gold rings, and they attached the two rings to the two corners of the breastpiece.

Noah Webster Bible

And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings in the two ends of the breast-plate.

World English Bible

They made two settings of gold, and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate.

Young's Literal Translation

and they make two embroidered things of gold, and two rings of gold, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastplate,