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They shall be like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes. <a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. <a href="/kjv/exodus/28.htm">King James Bible</a> And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/28.htm">New King James Version</a> And the stones shall have the names of the sons of Israel, twelve according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, each one with its own name; they shall be according to the twelve tribes. <a href="/nasb_/exodus/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The stones shall be engraved according to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, according to their names; they shall be like the engravings of a signet, each according to his name for the twelve tribes. <a href="/nasb/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220The stones shall be according to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, according to their names; they shall be like the engravings of a seal, each according to his name for the twelve tribes. <a href="/nasb77/exodus/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And the stones shall be according to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, according to their names; they shall be like the engravings of a seal, each according to his name for the twelve tribes. <a href="/lsb/exodus/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The stones shall be according to the names of the sons of Israel: twelve, according to their names; they shall be like the engravings of a signet, each according to his name for the twelve tribes. <a href="/amp/exodus/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The [engraved] stones shall be twelve, according to the names of [the twelve tribes of] the sons of Israel; they shall be like the engravings of a signet, each with its name for the twelve tribes. <a href="/csb/exodus/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the twelve tribes. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The 12 stones are to correspond to the names of Israel&#8217s sons. Each stone must be engraved like a seal, with one of the names of the 12 tribes.&#8221 <a href="/asv/exodus/28.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes. <a href="/cev/exodus/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and engrave on each of them the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/erv/exodus/28.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes. <a href="/gwt/exodus/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The stones correspond to the 12 sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved (like a signet ring) with the name of one of the 12 tribes. <a href="/gnt/exodus/28.htm">Good News Translation</a> Each of these twelve stones is to have engraved on it the name of one of the sons of Jacob, to represent the tribes of Israel. <a href="/isv/exodus/28.htm">International Standard Version</a> The stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve stones corresponding to their names. They are to be engraved like a signet, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes. <a href="/msb/exodus/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. <a href="/net/exodus/28.htm">NET Bible</a> The stones are to be for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to the number of their names. Each name according to the twelve tribes is to be like the engravings of a seal. <a href="/nheb/exodus/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The stones shall be according to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes. <a href="/wbt/exodus/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes. <a href="/web/exodus/28.htm">World English Bible</a> The stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the stones are according to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve according to their names, [as] engravings of a signet, each with his name; they are for the twelve tribes. <a href="/ylt/exodus/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the stones are according to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names, openings of a signet, each by his name are they for the twelve tribes. <a href="/slt/exodus/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the stones shall be over the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names, the engravings of a signet; each according to his name shall be the twelve tribes.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they shall have the names of the children of Israel: with twelve names shall they be engraved, each stone with the name of one according to the twelve tribes. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And these shall have the names of the sons of Israel. With twelve names shall they be engraved: each stone with one name from the twelve tribes. <a href="/nabre/exodus/28.htm">New American Bible</a> twelve of them to match the names of the sons of Israel, each stone engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> There shall be twelve stones with names corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they shall be like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the stones shall be engraved with the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one shall be engraved with his name according to the number of the twelve tribes. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And let the stones be engraved with the names of the twelve sons of Israel by their names, the engraving of a seal; let each man be according to his name for the twelve tribes.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes. <a href="/sep/exodus/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And let the stones of the names of the children of Israel be twelve according to their names, engravings as of seals: let them be for the twelve tribes each according to the name. <a href="/parallel/exodus/28-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=7116" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/28.htm">The Breastpiece</a> …20and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Mount these stones in gold filigree settings. 21<a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·têm (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">The twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: wə·hā·’ă·ḇā·nîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-fp) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">stones</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·ye·nā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">are</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōṯ (N-mpc) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">correspond to the names</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê- (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the sons</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·ye·nā (V-Qal-Imperf-3fp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6603.htm" title="6603: pit·tū·ḥê (N-mpc) -- An engraving. Or pittuach">engraved</a> <a href="/hebrew/2368.htm" title="2368: ḥō·w·ṯām (N-ms) -- A seal, signet ring. Or chotham; from chatham; a signature-ring.">like a seal</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">with</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mō·ṯām (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">the name</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: liš·nê (Prep-l:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">of one of the twelve</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘ā·śār (Number-ms) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: šā·ḇeṭ (N-ms) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">tribes.</a> 22For the breastpiece, make braided chains like cords of pure gold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-14</a> The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Numbers 2:2-34</a> “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, / and his division numbers 74,600. ... <a href="/numbers/1-5.htm">Numbers 1:5-16</a> These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; / from Judah, Nahshon son of Amminadab; ... <a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Numbers 7:10-89</a> When the altar was anointed, the leaders approached with their offerings for its dedication and presented them before the altar. / And the LORD said to Moses, “Each day one leader is to present his offering for the dedication of the altar.” / On the first day Nahshon son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah drew near with his offering. ... <a href="/joshua/4-1.htm">Joshua 4:1-9</a> When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, / “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, / and command them: ‘Take up for yourselves twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan where the priests were standing, carry them with you, and set them down in the place where you spend the night.’” ... <a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">1 Kings 18:31</a> And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” <a href="/genesis/49-1.htm">Genesis 49:1-28</a> Then Jacob called for his sons and said, “Gather around so that I can tell you what will happen to you in the days to come: / Come together and listen, O sons of Jacob; listen to your father Israel. / Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. ... <a href="/ezekiel/48-30.htm">Ezekiel 48:30-35</a> “These will be the exits of the city: Beginning on the north side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, / the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. ... <a href="/deuteronomy/27-12.htm">Deuteronomy 27:12-13</a> “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">1 Chronicles 27:16-22</a> These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ... <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Revelation 7:4-8</a> And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ... <a href="/revelation/4-4.htm">Revelation 4:4</a> Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and on these thrones sat twenty-four elders dressed in white, with golden crowns on their heads. <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">Matthew 19:28</a> Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, in the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Acts 26:7</a> the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.twelve<a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Exodus 28:9-11</a> And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: … according to the twelve<a href="/1_kings/18-31.htm">1 Kings 18:31</a> And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the LORD came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:<a href="/luke/22-30.htm">Luke 22:30</a> That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.<a href="/james/1-1.htm">James 1:1</a> James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/revelation/21-14.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Engravings</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/exodus/28-12.htm">Names</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Signet</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Signets</a> <a href="/exodus/28-11.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/exodus/24-4.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Children</a> <a href="/exodus/29-17.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/exodus/32-16.htm">Engraved</a> <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Engravings</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-22.htm">Jewel</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/exodus/28-29.htm">Names</a> <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Signet</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Signets</a> <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">Stamp</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/exodus/39-14.htm">Tribes</a> <a href="/exodus/39-14.htm">Twelve</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 28</div>1. <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office</a> 2. <a href="/exodus/28-2.htm">Holy garments are appointed</a> 6. <a href="/exodus/28-6.htm">The ephod and girdle</a> 15. <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">The breast-plate with twelve precious stones</a> 30. <a href="/exodus/28-30.htm">The Urim and Thummim</a> 31. <a href="/exodus/28-31.htm">The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells</a> 36. <a href="/exodus/28-36.htm">The plate of the mitre</a> 39. <a href="/exodus/28-39.htm">The embroidered coat</a> 40. <a href="/exodus/28-40.htm">The garments for Aaron's sons</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel The twelve stones represent the twelve tribes of Israel, each descended from one of Jacob's sons. This connection emphasizes the unity and diversity of the nation of Israel. The stones were set in the high priest's breastplate, symbolizing that the priest carried the people before God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's covenant with Israel, as seen in <a href="/genesis/49.htm">Genesis 49</a>, where Jacob blesses his sons, and in <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12</a>, where the twelve tribes are inscribed on the gates of the New Jerusalem.each engraved like a seal The engraving of each stone like a seal signifies permanence and authority. Seals in ancient times were used to authenticate documents and denote ownership or identity. This imagery suggests that the tribes are permanently inscribed in God's plan and purpose. The use of seals is also seen in the New Testament, such as in <a href="/ephesians/1-13.htm">Ephesians 1:13</a>, where believers are sealed with the Holy Spirit, indicating security and belonging to God.with the name of one of the twelve tribes Each stone bearing the name of a tribe highlights the individual identity and role of each tribe within the nation. This personalization underscores the importance of each tribe's contribution to the whole. Historically, the tribes had distinct roles and territories, as detailed in the book of Joshua. The mention of the twelve tribes also points forward to the eschatological vision in <a href="/revelation/7.htm">Revelation 7</a>, where members from each tribe are sealed, indicating their inclusion in God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_sons_of_israel.htm">The Sons of Israel</a> These are the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. Each tribe is represented by a stone on the high priest's breastplate. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a> The high priest wore the breastplate as part of his sacred garments. This role was initially filled by Aaron, Moses' brother, and was a mediator between God and the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_breastplate_of_judgment.htm">The Breastplate of Judgment</a> This was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, containing twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It symbolized the high priest's role in bearing the people before God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a> The portable dwelling place for the divine presence among the Israelites, where the high priest performed his duties. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_engraving.htm">The Engraving</a> Each stone was engraved like a seal, signifying permanence and the unique identity of each tribe before God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/identity_and_belonging.htm">Identity and Belonging</a> Just as each tribe had a unique stone, every believer has a unique identity and role in God's kingdom. We are individually known and valued by God. <a href="/topical/r/representation_and_intercession.htm">Representation and Intercession</a> The high priest bore the names of the tribes before God, symbolizing Christ's intercession for us. We are called to intercede for others in prayer. <a href="/topical/p/permanence_of_god's_promises.htm">Permanence of God's Promises</a> The engraving of the names signifies the permanence of God's promises to His people. We can trust in the unchanging nature of God's word. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a> The twelve stones, though different, were part of one breastplate. Similarly, the body of Christ is diverse yet unified in purpose and mission. <a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_service.htm">Holiness and Service</a> The high priest's garments, including the breastplate, were for glory and beauty, reminding us of our call to live holy lives in service to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 28</a> <a href="/q/what_do_birthstones_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_twelve_gates_of_heaven.htm">What are the Twelve Gates of Heaven?</a> <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> <a href="/q/what_are_the_urim_and_thummim.htm">What are the Urim and Thummim?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) The stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel.--Rather, the stones shall be according to the names, &c.--twelve, neither more nor fewer.Every one with his name . . . --Rather, each stone, according to its name (i.e., the name engraved upon it), shall be (or, stand) for one of the twelve tribes.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - The stones shall be with the names. Rather, "according to the names;" the number of the stones shall agree with that of the names, viz., twelve. Everyone with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes. Rather, "every one according to its name, they shall be for the twelve tribes," i.e., each, according to the name that is on it, shall stand for one of the twelve tribes. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/28-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>The twelve שְׁתֵּ֥ים (šə·têm) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) stones וְ֠הָאֲבָנִים (wə·hā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone are תִּֽהְיֶ֜יןָ (tih·ye·nā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against correspond to the names שְׁמֹ֧ת (šə·mōṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person engraved פִּתּוּחֵ֤י (pit·tū·ḥê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6603.htm">Strong's 6603: </a> An engraving like a seal חוֹתָם֙ (ḥō·w·ṯām) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2368.htm">Strong's 2368: </a> A seal, signet ring with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the name שְׁמֹתָ֑ם (šə·mō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name of one of the twelve לִשְׁנֵ֥י (liš·nê) Preposition-l | Number - mdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) tribes. שָֽׁבֶט׃ (šā·ḇeṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/28-21.htm">Exodus 28:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/28-21.htm">OT Law: Exodus 28:21 The stones shall be according to (Exo. 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