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href="/bsb/exodus/39.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/39.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />the second row was turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The second row contained a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.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/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</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="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.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/39.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/39.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/39.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/39.htm">Amplified 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="/csb/exodus/39.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/39.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/39.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/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond were in the second row; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.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/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the second row they put turquoise, sapphire, and crystal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.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/39.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/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.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/39.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/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</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="/web/exodus/39.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/39.htm">Literal 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="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</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="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and an onyx.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.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/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />in the second was a garnet, a sapphire, and a jasper;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.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/39.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/39.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/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And another row: garnet, sapphire and onyx.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.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/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the second row, a carbuncle and sapphire and jasper;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-11.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=10320" 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/39.htm">The Breastpiece</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; <span class="reftext">11</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.">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 had</a> <a href="/hebrew/5306.htm" title="5306: nō·p̄eḵ (N-msc) -- (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">12</span>the third row had 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="/exodus/28-17.htm">Exodus 28:17-20</a></span><br />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; / in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; / in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/1_kings/7-10.htm">1 Kings 7:10</a></span><br />The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long.<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/2_chronicles/3-6.htm">2 Chronicles 3:6</a></span><br />He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.<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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-45.htm">Matthew 13:45-46</a></span><br />Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Luke 16:19</a></span><br />Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-9.htm">1 Timothy 2:9</a></span><br />Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-3.htm">1 Peter 3:3-4</a></span><br />Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.</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, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.</p><p class="hdg">a diamond.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Diamond</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Turquoise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-1.htm">Diamond</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Row</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/job/28-6.htm">Sapphire</a> <a href="/exodus/40-17.htm">Second</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-16.htm">Turquoise</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 39</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-1.htm">The cloths of service and holy garments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">The ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">The breast-plate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-22.htm">The robe of the ephod</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-27.htm">The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-30.htm">The plate of the holy crown</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/39-32.htm">All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses</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 breastpiece contained twelve stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The second row indicates the order in which the stones were set, emphasizing the meticulous design and divine instruction given to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Exodus 28:15-21</a>).<p><b>had a turquoise</b><br>Turquoise, known for its blue-green color, is often associated with the tribe of Simeon. In ancient times, turquoise was valued for its beauty and was used in jewelry and ornamentation. The stone's presence in the breastpiece signifies the inclusion and representation of Simeon among the tribes of Israel. Turquoise was mined in the Sinai Peninsula, indicating the Israelites' connection to the region.<p><b>a sapphire</b><br>Sapphire, typically blue, is linked to the tribe of Issachar. In biblical symbolism, sapphire represents divine favor and heavenly realms. The stone is mentioned in other scriptures, such as <a href="/ezekiel/1-26.htm">Ezekiel 1:26</a>, where it describes the throne of God. The use of sapphire in the breastpiece underscores the divine authority and the heavenly mandate of the High Priest's role.<p><b>and a diamond</b><br>The diamond, known for its hardness and clarity, is associated with the tribe of Zebulun. In ancient times, the term "diamond" may have referred to a different stone, possibly a clear crystal or another hard gemstone. The diamond's inclusion in the breastpiece highlights the strength and enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. The clarity of the diamond can also symbolize purity and righteousness, qualities expected of the High Priest as he intercedes for the people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were given the task of constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings according to God's specific instructions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the priestly garments, including the breastpiece, were used.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priests.htm">The Priests</a></b><br>Specifically, the High Priest, who wore the breastpiece as part of his sacred garments. The breastpiece contained twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece_of_judgment.htm">The Breastpiece of Judgment</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, adorned with twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_stones.htm">The Stones</a></b><br>The second row of stones on the breastpiece included a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond, each symbolizing one of the tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_stones.htm">Symbolism of the Stones</a></b><br>Each stone on the breastpiece represents a tribe of Israel, signifying God's intimate knowledge and care for His people. This reminds us of our individual value and identity in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_detailed_instructions.htm">God's Detailed Instructions</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the breastpiece highlight God's attention to detail and His desire for order and beauty in worship. This encourages us to approach our worship and service with reverence and precision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity.htm">Unity and Diversity</a></b><br>The twelve stones, each unique yet part of a unified whole, reflect the diversity within the body of Christ. We are called to celebrate our differences while maintaining unity in purpose and mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/priestly_role_of_believers.htm">Priestly Role of Believers</a></b><br>As the High Priest wore the breastpiece to represent the people before God, believers today are called to be a royal priesthood, interceding for others and representing Christ to the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_39.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39</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_was_the_breastpiece_crafted_in_the_wild.htm">Exodus 39:8-21: How did they manage the sophisticated techniques required to craft and engrave the breastpiece with gemstone settings in a wilderness setting?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_28_13_link_to_phoenicia.htm">If Ezekiel 28:13 describes precious stones that heavily imply Eden, how does this align with the historical context of a Phoenician city-state?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-11.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">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 [had]</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 construct<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/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-11.htm">Exodus 39:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:11 And the second row a turquoise (Exo. 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