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class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />onyx stones and setting stones, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />onyx stones, and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones and setting stones for the [priest’s] ephod and for the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and onyx along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and onyx along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breastpiece.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and onyx stones and other gems for the sacred vest and the breastpiece. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />onyx stones, and other precious stones to be set in the [chief priest's] ephod and his breastplate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />carnelians and other jewels to be set in the ephod of the High Priest and in his breastpiece. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and onyx stones, stones for setting on the ephod and the breast piece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breast-plate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />shoham stones, and stones for setting for an ephod, and for a breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> shoham stones, and stones for setting for an ephod, and for a breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And stones of onyx, and stones filling up for the ephod and the breastplate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Onyx stones, and precious stones to adorn the ephod and the rational. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />onyx stones and gems to adorn the ephod as well as the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />onyx stones and other gems for mounting on the ephod and the breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />onyx stones and gems to be set in the ephod and for the breastpiece.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Onyx stones, and precious stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And stones of Beryl, and precious stones for the ephod and for the breastplate.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and sardius stones, and stones for the carved work of the breast-plate, and the full-length robe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/25-7.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=6234" 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/25.htm">Offerings for the Tabernacle</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">6</span>olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; <span class="reftext">7</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: ’aḇ·nê- (N-fpc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">and onyx stones</a> <a href="/hebrew/7718.htm" title="7718: šō·ham (N-ms) -- (a gem) perhaps an onyx. From an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: wə·’aḇ·nê (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">and gemstones</a> <a href="/hebrew/4394.htm" title="4394: mil·lu·’îm (N-mp) -- Setting, installation. From male'; a fulfilling, i.e. a setting, or consecration.">to be mounted</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: lā·’ê·p̄ōḏ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Rarely oephod; probably of foreign derivation; a girdle; specifically the ephod or high-priest's shoulder- piece; also generally, an image.">on the ephod</a> <a href="/hebrew/2833.htm" title="2833: wə·la·ḥō·šen (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket, or rich, used only of the gorget of the highpriest.">and breastpiece.</a> </span><span class="reftext">8</span>And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.…<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="/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="/1_kings/6-20.htm">1 Kings 6:20-22</a></span><br />The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.<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="/numbers/4-6.htm">Numbers 4:6-12</a></span><br />They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-48.htm">1 Kings 7:48-50</a></span><br />Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a></span><br />So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-4.htm">Hebrews 9:4</a></span><br />containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-19.htm">Revelation 21:19-21</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. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.<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="/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="/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="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-9.htm">Luke 1:9-11</a></span><br />he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.</p><p class="hdg">onyx stones</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Exodus 28:9-21</a></b></br> And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: … </p><p class="hdg">ephod</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Exodus 28:4,6,15</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/35-27.htm">Beryls</a> <a href="/leviticus/8-8.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/hosea/3-4.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-8.htm">Gems</a> <a href="/exodus/4-20.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/22-26.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/exodus/24-12.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Beryls</a> <a href="/exodus/28-15.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/28-4.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Gems</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/28-1.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/31-5.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Stones</a> <a href="/leviticus/5-18.htm">Value</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">The dimensions of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">The mercy seat, with the cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof</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 the context of the tabernacle, these stones were used for the high priest's garments, signifying their importance and the sacredness of the priestly role. Onyx is a type of chalcedony, a mineral that was highly prized in ancient times. The use of onyx in the priestly garments symbolizes purity and holiness, reflecting the character required of those who serve in God's presence. The onyx stones were also used in the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a>), indicating their longstanding significance in biblical history.<p><b>and gemstones</b><br>Gemstones in the Bible often symbolize beauty, wealth, and divine favor. In the construction of the tabernacle, gemstones were used to adorn the high priest's garments, signifying the glory and majesty of God. Each gemstone represented one of the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting the unity and diversity of God's people. The use of gemstones in the tabernacle also foreshadows the New Jerusalem described in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, where the city is adorned with precious stones, symbolizing the eternal beauty and glory of God's kingdom.<p><b>to be mounted on the ephod</b><br>The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. It was an essential part of the priestly attire, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The mounting of gemstones on the ephod represented the high priest bearing the names of the tribes of Israel before the Lord, signifying his intercessory role. The ephod's design and function point to Jesus Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father (<a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a>).<p><b>and breastpiece</b><br>The breastpiece, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was worn over the ephod and contained twelve stones, each engraved with the name of one of the tribes of Israel. This garment symbolized the high priest's responsibility to represent the people before God and to seek His guidance and judgment. The breastpiece was attached to the ephod with gold chains, ensuring it remained close to the high priest's heart, symbolizing the love and care he was to have for the people. The breastpiece's function as a tool for divine guidance through the Urim and Thummim points to Christ, who is the ultimate source of wisdom and truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God, who were instructed to contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>A portable sanctuary where God would dwell among His people, serving as a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ephod.htm">The Ephod</a></b><br>A sacred garment worn by the high priest, adorned with onyx stones and gemstones, symbolizing the tribes of Israel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_breastpiece.htm">The Breastpiece</a></b><br>A piece of the high priest's attire, set with gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel and used for decision-making through the Urim and Thummim.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_precious_stones.htm">Symbolism of Precious Stones</a></b><br>The use of onyx and gemstones in the ephod and breastpiece symbolizes the value and preciousness of God's people. Just as these stones were carefully chosen and set, believers are chosen and valued by God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/representation_and_intercession.htm">Representation and Intercession</a></b><br>The high priest wore the ephod and breastpiece as a representation of the entire nation of Israel before God. This foreshadows Christ's role as our High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_his_people.htm">God's Dwelling Among His People</a></b><br>The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within believers, making our bodies His temple.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_contribution.htm">Generosity and Contribution</a></b><br>The Israelites were called to contribute materials for the Tabernacle. This teaches us the importance of giving and participating in the work of God with our resources.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) <span class= "bld">Onyx stones.</span>--The Hebrew <span class= "ital">shoham </span>is rendered here by "sard" (LXX.), "sardonyx" (Vulg. And Josephus), and "beryl" (Rosenmller and others). In <a href="/job/28-16.htm" title="It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.">Job 28:16</a>, the same word is rendered by the LXX. "onyx." There is thus considerable doubt what stone is meant. Only three such stones seem to have been required as offerings, one for the high priest's breast-plate (<a href="/exodus/28-20.htm" title="And the fourth row a beryl, and an onyx, and a jasper: they shall be set in gold in their settings.">Exodus 28:20</a>), and two for the shoulder- pieces of the ephod (<a href="/context/exodus/28-9.htm" title="And you shall take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:">Exodus 28:9-12</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">stones of insertion for the ephod and for the breast-plate. </span>The stones of the ephod were two only, both probably either onyx or sardonyx; those of the breast-plate were twelve in number, all different (<a href="/context/exodus/28-17.htm" title="And you shall set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.">Exodus 28:17-20</a>).<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 7.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Onyx stones</span>. On the need of onyx stones, see <a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Exodus 28:9, 20</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Stones to be set in</span> <span class="cmt_word">the ephod,</span> etc. Rather, "stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastplate." The only stones required for the ephod were two large onyx stones; for the breastplate twelve jewels were needed (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 17-20), one of them being an onyx. It has been proposed to translate the Hebrew <span class="accented">shoham</span> by "beryl" instead of "onyx;" but onyx, which is more suitable for engraving, is probably right. <p> CHAPTER 25:8-9 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/25-7.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 onyx</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·nê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<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">and other gemstones</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְנֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<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">to be mounted</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלֻּאִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lu·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4394.htm">Strong's 4394: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fulfilling, a setting, consecration</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the ephod</span><br /><span class="heb">לָאֵפֹ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_646.htm">Strong's 646: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and breastpiece.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃</span> <span class="translit">(wə·la·ḥō·šen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2833.htm">Strong's 2833: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/25-7.htm">Exodus 25:7 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">OT Law: Exodus 25:7 Onyx stones and stones to be set (Exo. 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