Exodus 39:7

Verse

Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

These he put on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel, as the Lord had said to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he set them in the sides of the ephod for a memorial of the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Free Bible Version

They attached both stones to the shoulder pieces of the ephod as reminders for the Israelite tribes, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And put them on the shoulders of the Ephod, as stones for a remembrance of the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

He put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel [God prevails], as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

They fastened the stones to the shoulder straps of the sacred apron, to represent the twelve Israeli tribes, exactly as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones to remind Yahweh of Israel's twelve sons, as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

He put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and he setteth them on the shoulders of the ephod — stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

The Ephod

⁶They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.⁷Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

In Exodus 39:7, we see the intricate details of the breastpiece of judgment being crafted by the skilled artisans for the high priest's garments. This breastpiece, also known as the breastplate, contained twelve precious stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing the unity and importance of each tribe before God. The careful craftsmanship and attention to detail in creating this piece reflect the reverence and significance placed on the role of the high priest in interceding for the people before God. This verse highlights the importance of honoring God with excellence and precision in our service and worship.

Commentary

Exodus 39:7

The Ephod

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Berean Standard Bible

Then they fastened them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

And he put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

These he put on the ephod, over the arm-holes, to be stones of memory for the children of Israel, as the Lord had said to Moses.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he set them in the sides of the ephod for a memorial of the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Free Bible Version

They attached both stones to the shoulder pieces of the ephod as reminders for the Israelite tribes, as the Lord had ordered Moses to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

And put them on the shoulders of the Ephod, as stones for a remembrance of the children of Israel, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

He put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel [God prevails], as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

They fastened the stones to the shoulder straps of the sacred apron, to represent the twelve Israeli tribes, exactly as Yahweh had commanded Moses/me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Bezalel put them on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones to remind Yahweh of Israel's twelve sons, as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

He put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

and he setteth them on the shoulders of the ephod — stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.