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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 third row was jacinth, agate and amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The third row contained an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst were in the third row; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the third row they put jacinth, agate, and amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />in the third row, a turquoise, an agate, and an amethyst; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />the third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; <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 third row an opal, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the third row an opal, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The third row, amber, agate and amethyst.<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 third, a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<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 third row, a jacinth, a carnelian, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the third row : jacinth and chalcedony and a calf’s eye.<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 third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and the third row, a ligure and agate and amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-12.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=10324" 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">11</span>the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">the third</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/3958.htm" title="3958: le·šem (N-ms) -- (a precious stone) perhaps amber or jacinth. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a gem, perhaps the jacinth.">a jacinth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7618.htm" title="7618: šə·ḇōw (N-ms) -- From an unused root (compare shabiyb) meaning to flame; a gem (from its sparkle), probably the agate.">an agate,</a> <a href="/hebrew/306.htm" title="306: wə·’aḥ·lā·māh (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Amethyst. Perhaps from chalam; a gem, probably the amethyst.">and an amethyst;</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings.…<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="/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_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="/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="/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="/numbers/31-50.htm">Numbers 31:50</a></span><br />So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.”<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="/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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.</p><p class="hdg">a ligure.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Agate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Amethyst</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Jacinth</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Ligure</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Opal</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Agate</a> <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Amethyst</a> <a href="/revelation/9-17.htm">Jacinth</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Ligure</a> <a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">Opal</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Row</a> <a href="/leviticus/7-17.htm">Third</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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In biblical times, it was valued for its beauty and rarity. The inclusion of jacinth in the high priest's breastplate signifies the importance of beauty and divine order in worship. The gemstone's color may symbolize the fire of the Holy Spirit or the blood of sacrifice, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Jacinth is also mentioned in <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Revelation 21:20</a> as one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, indicating its enduring significance in God's eternal plan.<p><b>an agate,</b><br>Agate is a banded form of chalcedony, often featuring a variety of colors. It represents strength and stability, qualities essential for the high priest's role as a mediator between God and the Israelites. Agate's presence in the breastplate underscores the importance of steadfastness in faith. The stone's layered appearance can symbolize the multifaceted nature of God's covenant with His people. Agate is not frequently mentioned in the Bible, but its inclusion here highlights the diversity and richness of God's creation.<p><b>and an amethyst;</b><br>Amethyst is a purple gemstone associated with royalty and priesthood, reflecting the high priest's role as a leader and intercessor. The color purple is often linked to kingship and authority, pointing to Jesus Christ as the King of Kings and the ultimate High Priest. Amethyst's presence in the breastplate may also symbolize spiritual wisdom and discernment, qualities necessary for the high priest's duties. In <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Revelation 21:20</a>, amethyst is listed as one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, further connecting it to the eternal kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the priestly garments.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest's_breastplate.htm">The High Priest's Breastplate</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, featuring twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_twelve_tribes_of_israel.htm">The Twelve Tribes of Israel</a></b><br>The descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, each represented by a stone on the High Priest's breastplate.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God.<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 breastplate 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_order_and_design.htm">God's Order and Design</a></b><br>The specific arrangement of stones reflects God's order and intentionality. In our lives, we should seek to align with God's design and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_high_priest.htm">The Role of the High Priest</a></b><br>The High Priest, bearing the names of the tribes on his heart, intercedes for the people. This foreshadows Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The variety of stones signifies the diversity within the body of Christ. Each believer has a unique role and contribution, yet all are united in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_presence_of_god.htm">The Presence of God</a></b><br>The breastplate, part of the High Priest's garments, signifies the presence of God among His people. We are called to be aware of and responsive to God's presence in our daily lives.<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/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/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/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/what_do_birthstones_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-12.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 third</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</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 jacinth,</span><br /><span class="heb">לֶ֥שֶׁם</span> <span class="translit">(le·šem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3958.htm">Strong's 3958: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a precious stone) perhaps amber or jacinth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an agate,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁב֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7618.htm">Strong's 7618: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a precious stone) perhaps agate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and an amethyst;</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḥ·lā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_306.htm">Strong's 306: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gem, the amethyst</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-12.htm">Exodus 39:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:12 And the third row a jacinth (Exo. 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