Exodus 39:6

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.”

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BSBPD

“They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And they wrought the onyx stones, inclosed in settings of gold, graven with the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the children of Israel.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And they prepare the shoham stones, set, embroidered <FI>with<Fi> gold, opened with openings of a signet, by the names of the sons of Israel;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Exodus 39:6 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 25:7and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
  2. Exodus 28:9Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:
  3. Exodus 35:9and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
  4. Job 28:16It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
  5. Ezekiel 28:13You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

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