Exodus 28:17
Attach an arrangement of precious stones in four rows as follows. In the first row carnelian, peridot, and emerald.
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In Context
16It has to be square when folded, measuring around nine inches in length and width.
18In the second row turquoise, lapis lazuli, and sardonyx.
Cross References
Exodus 28:11Engrave the names on the two stones the same way a jeweler engraves a personal seal. Then place the stones in ornamental gold settings.
Job 28:18Coral and crystal are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is far above rubies.
Proverbs 3:15She is more valuable than rubies—everything you could ever want just doesn't compare!
Proverbs 20:15There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
Isaiah 54:11My poor storm-damaged city that can't be comforted! Look, I'm going to reset your stones in cement made of antimony, I will use sapphires to lay your foundations.
Ezekiel 28:13You were there in Eden, God's garden. You wore all kinds of precious stones: carnelian, topaz, and amethyst; beryl, onyx, and jasper; lapis lazuli, turquoise, and emerald. They were placed in gold mountings and settings using skilled craftsmanship, and were made on the day when you were created.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 28:16-31
Aaron's Attire. ( b. c. 1491.) 15 And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it. 16 Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof. 17 And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first… Read the whole commentary →