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href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/28.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the second row shall be turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The second row will contain a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the second row <i>shall be</i> an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the second row <i>shall be</i> a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the second row, a turquoise, a lapis lazuli, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the second row put turquoise, sapphire, and crystal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />in the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the second row [is] emerald, sapphire, and diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the second row is emerald, sapphire, and diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The second row, a carbuncle, sapphire, and onyx.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the second a carbuncle, a sapphire and a jasper. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the second, there shall be a garnet, a sapphire, and a jasper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />in the second row, a garnet, a sapphire, and a beryl;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a moonstone;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the second row a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And another row, a garnet and sapphire and an onyx.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and the second row a carbuncle, a sapphire, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/28-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7100" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">The Breastpiece</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">in the second</a> <a href="/hebrew/2905.htm" title="2905: wə·haṭ·ṭūr (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- A row. From an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall.">row</a> <a href="/hebrew/5306.htm" title="5306: nō·p̄eḵ (N-ms) -- (a precious stone) perhaps emerald. From an unused root meaning to glisten; shining; a gem, probably the garnet.">a turquoise,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5601.htm" title="5601: sap·pîr (N-ms) -- A sapphire. From caphar; a gem, probably the sapphire.">a sapphire,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3095.htm" title="3095: wə·yā·hă·lōm (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx. From halam; a precious stone, probably onyx.">and a diamond;</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-20</a></span><br />The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></span><br />You 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-11.htm">Isaiah 54:11-12</a></span><br />“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/5-14.htm">Song of Solomon 5:14</a></span><br />His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is polished ivory bedecked with sapphires.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a></span><br />She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/9-10.htm">2 Chronicles 9:10-11</a></span><br />(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/28-16.htm">Job 28:16-19</a></span><br />It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. / Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a></span><br />And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a></span><br />you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">1 Corinthians 3:12</a></span><br />If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Revelation 4:3</a></span><br />The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-4.htm">Revelation 17:4</a></span><br />The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-17.htm">Isaiah 60:17</a></span><br />Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a></span><br />I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.</p><p class="hdg">emerald.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11</a></b></br> And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Ezekiel 27:16</a></b></br> Syria <i>was</i> thy merchant by reason of the multitude of the wares of thy making: they occupied in thy fairs with emeralds, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and coral, and agate.</p><p class="hdg">sapphire</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Exodus 24:10</a></b></br> And they saw the God of Israel: and <i>there was</i> under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in <i>his</i> clearness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/28-6.htm">Job 28:6,16</a></b></br> The stones of it <i>are</i> the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/songs/5-14.htm">Song of Solomon 5:14</a></b></br> His hands <i>are as</i> gold rings set with the beryl: his belly <i>is as</i> bright ivory overlaid <i>with</i> sapphires.</p><p class="hdg">diamond</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">Jeremiah 17:1</a></b></br> The sin of Judah <i>is</i> written with a pen of iron, <i>and</i> with the point of a diamond: <i>it is</i> graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ezekiel 28:13</a></b></br> Thou hast been in Eden the garden of God; every precious stone <i>was</i> thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Diamond</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/exodus/24-10.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/exodus/28-10.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Turquoise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Diamond</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/exodus/29-19.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Turquoise</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The second row signifies the continuation of the divine order and the importance of each tribe in the covenant community. The arrangement of stones reflects God's meticulous design and the value He places on His people.<p><b>a turquoise</b><br>Turquoise, known for its vibrant blue-green color, was a precious stone in ancient times, often associated with protection and healing. Its inclusion in the breastpiece highlights the beauty and diversity of God's creation. Turquoise may symbolize the tribe of Simeon, though interpretations vary. The stone's color can remind believers of the heavenly realm and the peace that comes from God.<p><b>a sapphire</b><br>Sapphire, a deep blue gemstone, is frequently mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing divine favor and heavenly glory. It is associated with the throne of God in <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a> and <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19</a>. The sapphire's presence in the breastpiece underscores the connection between the High Priest's role and the divine presence, pointing to the ultimate High Priest, Jesus Christ, who intercedes for believers.<p><b>and a diamond</b><br>The diamond, known for its hardness and brilliance, represents strength and purity. In the context of the breastpiece, it may symbolize the tribe of Zebulun, though interpretations differ. The diamond's qualities can be seen as a reflection of God's unchanging nature and the purity required of His people. It also points to the enduring nature of God's promises and the eternal covenant established through Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/high_priest.htm">High Priest</a></b><br>The instructions in <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28</a> are given for the garments of the High Priest, who served as the mediator between God and the Israelites. The breastplate, which includes the stones mentioned, is part of his sacred attire.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/breastplate_of_judgment.htm">Breastplate of Judgment</a></b><br>This is the specific garment being described. It is a piece of the High Priest's attire that holds twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelite_tribes.htm">Israelite Tribes</a></b><br>The twelve stones on the breastplate symbolize the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying their unity and representation before God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The context of these instructions is the construction and furnishing of the Tabernacle, the dwelling place of God among His people during their wilderness journey.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received these detailed instructions from God on Mount Sinai.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_stones.htm">Symbolism of Stones</a></b><br>Each stone on the breastplate represents a tribe of Israel, emphasizing the importance of each individual in the community of God's people. This teaches us about the value of unity and diversity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attention_to_detail.htm">God's Attention to Detail</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the High Priest's garments reflect God's concern for order and beauty in worship. This encourages us to approach worship with reverence and intentionality.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/representation_before_god.htm">Representation Before God</a></b><br>The High Priest bore the names of the tribes on his heart, symbolizing intercession. As believers, we are called to intercede for others, carrying them in prayer before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_our_high_priest.htm">Christ as Our High Priest</a></b><br>The Old Testament priesthood points to Jesus, our eternal High Priest. Understanding this helps us appreciate the depth of Christ's sacrifice and His ongoing intercession for us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_birthstones_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_crystals.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on crystals?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_28_gems_match_israel's_trade.htm">Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_get_materials_for_garments.htm">Exodus 28:2-5: Where did nomadic Israelites supposedly in the desert acquire the costly fabrics, precious stones, and gold for such elaborate garments?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond</span>. Here all the names must be wrong, for none of these three stones could be cut by the ancient engravers. Probably, carbuncle (or garnet), lapis lazuli, and onyx are intended. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">in the second</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">row</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַטּ֖וּר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·haṭ·ṭūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2905.htm">Strong's 2905: </a> </span><span class="str2">A row, a wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a turquoise,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֹ֥פֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(nō·p̄eḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5306.htm">Strong's 5306: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a precious stone) perhaps emerald</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a sapphire,</span><br /><span class="heb">סַפִּ֖יר</span> <span class="translit">(sap·pîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5601.htm">Strong's 5601: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gem, the sapphire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a diamond;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yā·hă·lōm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3095.htm">Strong's 3095: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/28-18.htm">Exodus 28:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:18 And the second row a turquoise (Exo. 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