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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 third row shall be jacinth, agate and amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/28.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The third row will contain an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/28.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/28.htm">Berean Standard 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="/kjv/exodus/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.htm">Amplified 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="/csb/exodus/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</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="/erv/exodus/28.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/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />In the third row put jacinth, agate, and amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/28.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/28.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/28.htm">Majority Standard 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="/net/exodus/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.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/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the third row [is] opal, agate, and amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the third row is opal, agate, and amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the third row, amber, agate, and amethyst.<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 third a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In the third, there shall be a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/28.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/28.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/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the third row a jacinth (zircon), carnelian, and an amethyst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the third row, a jacinth and a chalcedony and a calf’s eye.<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 third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the third row, a ligure, an agate, an amethyst:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/28-19.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=7104" 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">18</span>in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; <span class="reftext">19</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).">in 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</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">20</span>and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Mount these stones 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="/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="/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="/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/21-11.htm">Revelation 21:11</a></span><br />shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.<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="/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="/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.</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><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/29-12.htm">Exodus 29:12</a></b></br> And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put <i>it</i> upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.</p><p class="hdg">an agate</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-12.htm">Isaiah 54:12</a></b></br> And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Agate</a> <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Amethyst</a> <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Jacinth</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Ligure</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Opal</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Agate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Amethyst</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Jacinth</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Ligure</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Opal</a> <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Third</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>in the third row</b><br>The breastpiece of judgment, worn by the High Priest, contained twelve stones set in four rows. Each row had three stones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The third row signifies the order in which the stones were placed, highlighting the meticulous design and divine instruction given to Moses on Mount Sinai. This order reflects the organized and purposeful nature of God's covenant with Israel.<p><b>a jacinth</b><br>Jacinth, often associated with a reddish-blue or deep blue color, is linked to the tribe of Gad. The stone's color may symbolize the heavens or divine authority. In <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Revelation 21:20</a>, jacinth is mentioned 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, a stone with varied colors and patterns, is traditionally associated with the tribe of Asher. Its diverse appearance can symbolize the multifaceted nature of God's people and His provision. Agate's presence in the High Priest's breastpiece underscores the beauty and diversity within the unity of the twelve tribes.<p><b>and an amethyst</b><br>Amethyst, known for its purple hue, is linked to the tribe of Issachar. Purple is often associated with royalty and priesthood, reflecting the tribe's role in understanding the times and seasons (<a href="/1_chronicles/12-32.htm">1 Chronicles 12:32</a>). Amethyst is also mentioned in <a href="/revelation/21-20.htm">Revelation 21:20</a> as a foundation stone of the New Jerusalem, symbolizing the eternal priesthood and kingship of 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/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The setting for these instructions is the Tabernacle, the portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received these instructions from God on Mount Sinai. He was responsible for ensuring the construction of the Tabernacle and the making of the priestly garments according to God's specifications.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, for whom the Tabernacle was constructed and the priestly system was established to facilitate their worship and relationship with God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/breastplate_of_judgment.htm">Breastplate of Judgment</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, containing twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The stones served as a reminder of the High Priest's role in representing the people before God.<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, signifying that God values each individual and their unique contribution to His people. Reflect on how God values you and your role in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_high_priest.htm">Role of the High Priest</a></b><br>The High Priest's garments, including the breastplate, highlight the importance of holiness and representation before God. Consider how you can live a life that reflects God's holiness and represents Him to others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_detailed_instructions.htm">God's Detailed Instructions</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the priestly garments show God's attention to detail and His desire for order in worship. Apply this by seeking to honor God in the details of your daily life and worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/connection_to_christ.htm">Connection to Christ</a></b><br>The High Priest's role foreshadows Christ's ultimate priesthood. Embrace the access you have to God through Jesus, our High Priest, and live confidently in that relationship.<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_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><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 19.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst</span>. The term "ligure" is unknown in modern mineralogy; and it is to the last degree uncertain what stone the ancients intended by their <span class="accented">lingurium</span> or <span class="accented">lapis</span> <span class="accented">ligurius</span> Some think that "jacinth," others that "tourmaline," is the stone here meant. A few suggest <span class="accented">amber</span>, but amber cannot receive an engraving. "Agate" and "amethyst" are generally allowed to be right translations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-19.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 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</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/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/28-19.htm">Exodus 28:19 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/28-19.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:19 And the third row a jacinth (Exo. 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