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The first row was carnelian, chrysolite and beryl;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/39.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They mounted four rows of gemstones on it. The first row contained a red carnelian, a pale-green peridot, and an emerald.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/39.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/39.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/39.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: <i>the first</i> row <i>was</i> a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this <i>was</i> the first row.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/39.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: a row with a sardius, a topaz, and an emerald was the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/39.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row <i>was</i> a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row was a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/39.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row <i>was</i> a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/39.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row <i>was</i> a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/39.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they mounted four rows of stones on it. The first row was a row of ruby, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/39.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They mounted four rows of gemstones on it. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/39.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />They mounted four rows of gemstones on it. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/39.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/39.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />with four rows of three precious stones: A carnelian, a chrysolite, and an emerald were in the first row; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/39.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/39.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They fastened four rows of precious stones on it. In the first row they put red quartz, topaz, and emerald.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/39.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They mounted four rows of precious stones on it: in the first row they mounted a ruby, a topaz, and a garnet; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/39.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They mounted on it four rows of stones. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/39.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/39.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl--the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/39.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They set in it four rows of stones. A row of ruby, topaz, and beryl was the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/39.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/39.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They set in it four rows of stones. A row of ruby, topaz, and beryl was the first row; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/39.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And they fill four rows of stones in it: a row of a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle [is] the first row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/39.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they fill in it four rows of stones; a row of a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle is the one row;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/39.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will fill in it four rows of stone: a row, a ruby, a topaz and an emerald, the one row.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/39.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he set four rows of precious stones in it. In the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and emerald. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/39.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he set four rows of gems in it. In the first row was a sardius stone, a topaz, an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/39.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Four rows of precious stones were mounted on it: in the first row a carnelian, a topaz, and an emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/39.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They set in it four rows of stones. A row of carnelian, chrysolite, and emerald was the first row;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/39.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they set it in four rows of stones; the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and an emerald; this was the first row.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/39.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row ruby and topaz and lightningdiamond, row one.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/39.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they set in it four rows of stones: a row of carnelian, topaz, and smaragd was the first row.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/39.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And there was interwoven with it a woven work of four rows of stones, a series of stones, the first row, a sardius and topaz and emerald;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/39-10.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=10312" 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">9</span>It was square when folded over double, a span long and a span wide. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4390.htm" title="4390: way·mal·’ū- (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">And they mounted</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">on it</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">four</a> <a href="/hebrew/2905.htm" title="2905: ṭū·rê (N-mpc) -- A row. From an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall.">rows</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’ā·ḇen (N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">of gemstones:</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">The first</a> <a href="/hebrew/2905.htm" title="2905: ṭūr (N-msc) -- A row. From an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall.">row had</a> <a href="/hebrew/2905.htm" title="2905: haṭ·ṭūr (Art:: N-ms) -- A row. From an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall."></a> <a href="/hebrew/124.htm" title="124: ’ō·ḏem (N-ms) -- A carnelian. From 'adam; redness, i.e. The ruby, garnet, or some other red gem.">a ruby,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6357.htm" title="6357: piṭ·ḏāh (N-fs) -- (a precious stone) perhaps topaz. Of foreign derivation; a gem, probably the topaz.">a topaz,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1304.htm" title="1304: ū·ḇā·re·qeṯ (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- A gem, the emerald. Or barkath; from baraq; a gem, perhaps the emerald.">and an emerald;</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;…<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/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a></span><br />Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.<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/7-6.htm">Matthew 7:6</a></span><br />Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.<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 they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.</p><p class="hdg">the first row</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-16.htm">Exodus 28:16,17,21</a></b></br> Foursquare it shall be <i>being</i> doubled; a span <i>shall be</i> the length thereof, and a span <i>shall be</i> the breadth thereof… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-21</a></b></br> And the foundations of the wall of the city <i>were</i> garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation <i>was</i> jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald; … </p><p class="hdg">sardius, or ruby </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Beryl</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Carnelian</a> <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Chrysolite</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">First</a> <a href="/exodus/38-29.htm">Four</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Row</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/exodus/28-18.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Sardius</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Smaragd</a> <a href="/exodus/39-7.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/exodus/28-20.htm">Topaz</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Beryl</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Carbuncle</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Carnelian</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Chrysolite</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Emerald</a> <a href="/exodus/40-2.htm">First</a> <a href="/leviticus/11-20.htm">Four</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Lines</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-13.htm">Precious</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Row</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-6.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Ruby</a> <a href="/ezekiel/28-13.htm">Sardius</a> <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Smaragd</a> <a href="/exodus/39-14.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/exodus/39-13.htm">Topaz</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'; </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/39.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/39.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones:</b><br>The breastpiece of judgment, worn by the High Priest, was adorned with four rows of gemstones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This meticulous arrangement signifies the order and precision in God's design for His people. The use of gemstones highlights the value and beauty God places on His covenant relationship with Israel. The breastpiece served not only as a physical reminder of the tribes but also as a spiritual symbol of God's presence and guidance. The mounting of these stones reflects the care and craftsmanship involved in the priestly garments, emphasizing the holiness and sanctity of the priestly office.<p><b>The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald:</b><br>The first row of stones begins with a ruby, known for its deep red color, often symbolizing blood, sacrifice, and atonement. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood would atone for the sins of humanity. The topaz, typically yellow or golden, may represent purity and divinity, aligning with the divine nature of Christ. The emerald, with its vibrant green hue, is often associated with new life and resurrection, pointing to the hope and renewal found in Christ. Each stone's placement and color carry significant theological implications, reflecting aspects of God's character and His redemptive plan. The specific identification of these stones can vary due to translation and historical understanding, but their symbolic meanings remain a rich area for reflection and study.<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 sanctuary where God dwelled among His people during their journey through the wilderness.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_priestly_garments.htm">The Priestly Garments</a></b><br>Specifically, the breastpiece of judgment worn by the High Priest, which included the gemstones mentioned in this verse.<br><br>4. <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>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest.htm">The High Priest</a></b><br>The spiritual leader of Israel, who wore the breastpiece as part of his sacred duties, symbolizing his role as a mediator between God and the people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_gemstones.htm">Symbolism of the Gemstones</a></b><br>Each gemstone represents one of the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying that each tribe is precious and valued by God. This reminds us of our individual worth in God's eyes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_attention_to_detail.htm">God's Attention to Detail</a></b><br>The specific instructions for the priestly garments highlight God's concern for order and beauty in worship. We should strive for excellence in our service to God.<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 breastpiece, symbolize his role as a mediator. This foreshadows Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity.htm">Unity and Diversity</a></b><br>The variety of gemstones reflects the diversity within the body of Christ. Each believer has unique gifts and roles, contributing to the unity of the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_in_worship.htm">Holiness in Worship</a></b><br>The sacred nature of the priestly garments underscores the importance of approaching God with reverence and purity in our worship.<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/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_do_birthstones_mean_in_the_bible.htm">What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/39.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 10-13.</span> - On the probable stones intended, see the comment upon <a href="/exodus/28-17.htm">Exodus 28:17-20</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/39-10.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">And they mounted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְמַלְאוּ־</span> <span class="translit">(way·mal·’ū-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fill, be full of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on it</span><br /><span class="heb">ב֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rows</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֣וּרֵי</span> <span class="translit">(ṭū·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of gemstones.</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stone</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The first</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָֽד׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">row [had]</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֗וּר</span> <span class="translit">(ṭūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<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 ruby,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֤דֶם</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·ḏem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_124.htm">Strong's 124: </a> </span><span class="str2">Redness, the ruby, garnet, some other red gem</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a topaz,</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּטְדָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(piṭ·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6357.htm">Strong's 6357: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a precious stone) perhaps topaz</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and an emerald;</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבָרֶ֔קֶת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇā·re·qeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1304.htm">Strong's 1304: </a> </span><span class="str2">A gem, the emerald</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/39-10.htm">Exodus 39:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">OT Law: Exodus 39:10 They set in it four rows (Exo. 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