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href="/bsb/exodus/35.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/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and the special gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And the leaders brought onyx stones and stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the rulers brought 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="/nkjv/exodus/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The rulers brought onyx stones, and the stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The rulers, moreover, brought the onyx stones and the stones for setting for the ephod and for the breastpiece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The rulers brought the onyx stones and the stones for setting for the ephod and for the breastpiece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the rulers brought the onyx stones and the stones for setting for the ephod and for the breastpiece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the rulers brought the onyx stones and the stones for setting for the ephod and for the breastpiece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and other stones to be put in settings for the ephod and for the breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The leaders brought different kinds of jewels to be sewn on the special clothes and the breastpiece for the high priest. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and other precious stones to be set in the [chief priest's] ephod and breastplate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The leaders brought carnelians and other jewels to be set in the ephod and the breastpiece <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and stones to be set in the ephod and the breast piece, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and other gems to be mounted for the ephod and the breastpiece,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And the leaders brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastplate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breast-plate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The rulers brought the onyx stones and the 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/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the princes have brought in the shoham stones, and the stones for settings, for the ephod, and for the breastplate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the princes have brought in the shoham stones, and the stones for settings, for the ephod, and for the breastplate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the chiefs brought stones of onyx, and stones of filling up for the ephod, and for the breast-plate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the princes offered onyx stone, and precious stones, for the ephod and the rational, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Yet truly, the leaders offered onyx stones and gems, for the ephod and the breastplate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The tribal leaders brought onyx stones and other gems for mounting on the ephod and on the breastpiece;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the leaders brought onyx stones and gems to be set in the ephod and the breastpiece,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the princes brought onyx stones and precious stones for the ephod and for the breastplate,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Princes brought stones of beryl and stones of the setting for the ephod and for the breastplate;<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the rulers brought the emerald stones, and the stones for setting in the ephod, and the oracle,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/35-27.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=9367" 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/35.htm">The People Offer Gifts</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">26</span>And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair. <span class="reftext">27</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: wə·han·nə·śi·’im (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">The leaders</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: hê·ḇî·’ū (V-Hifil-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7718.htm" title="7718: haš·šō·ham (Art:: N-ms) -- (a gem) perhaps an onyx. From an unused root probably mean to blanch; a gem, probably the beryl.">onyx</a> <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.">stones</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <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 gemstones</a> <a href="/hebrew/4394.htm" title="4394: ham·mil·lu·’îm (Art:: N-mp) -- Setting, installation. From male'; a fulfilling, i.e. a setting, or consecration.">to mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/646.htm" title="646: lā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ (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">28</span>as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.…<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/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a></span><br />I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Romans 12:8</a></span><br />if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a></span><br />For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3-5</a></span><br />For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, / they earnestly pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints. / And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, through the will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">2 Corinthians 8:11</a></span><br />Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-11.htm">2 Corinthians 9:11</a></span><br />You will be enriched in every way to be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will produce thanksgiving to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-21.htm">1 Chronicles 28:21</a></span><br />The divisions of the priests and Levites are ready for all the service of the house of God, and every willing man of every skill will be at your disposal for the work. The officials and all the people are fully at your command.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-5.htm">1 Chronicles 29:5</a></span><br />for the gold work and the silver work, and for all the work to be done by the craftsmen. Now who is willing to consecrate himself to the LORD today?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a></span><br />But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-16.htm">1 Chronicles 29:16</a></span><br />O LORD our God, from Your hand comes all this abundance that we have provided to build You a house for Your holy Name, and all of it belongs to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/24-10.htm">2 Chronicles 24:10</a></span><br />All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Exodus 35:9</a></b></br> And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6</a></b></br> Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68</a></b></br> And <i>some</i> of the chief of the fathers, when they came to the house of the LORD which <i>is</i> at Jerusalem, offered freely for the house of God to set it up in his place:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Beryls</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Gems</a> <a href="/exodus/35-22.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/exodus/34-31.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/35-19.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/exodus/34-31.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/exodus/34-31.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/exodus/34-31.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Settings</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/exodus/35-9.htm">Stones</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Bag</a> <a href="/exodus/25-7.htm">Beryls</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Breastpiece</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Breastplate</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Breast-Plate</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/exodus/39-2.htm">Ephod</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-8.htm">Gems</a> <a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Jewels</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Leaders</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Mounted</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Onyx</a> <a href="/exodus/39-8.htm">Priest's</a> <a href="/numbers/1-16.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/leviticus/6-5.htm">Principal</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-17.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Setting</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Settings</a> <a href="/exodus/39-6.htm">Shoham</a> <a href="/exodus/35-33.htm">Stones</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-1.htm">The Sabbath</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-4.htm">The free gifts for the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-20.htm">The readiness of the people to offer</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/35-30.htm">Bezaleel and Aholiab are called to the work</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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Their contribution of onyx stones and gemstones signifies their leadership role in the community and their commitment to the construction of the Tabernacle. Onyx stones are mentioned in <a href="/genesis/2-12.htm">Genesis 2:12</a> as being found in the land of Havilah, indicating their value and rarity. Gemstones were often used in ancient cultures for decoration and as symbols of wealth and status. In the biblical context, these stones were not only valuable but also held spiritual significance, as they were used in the priestly garments.<p><b>to mount on the ephod and breastpiece</b><br>The ephod and breastpiece were part of the high priest's garments, as described in <a href="/exodus/28.htm">Exodus 28</a>. The ephod was a sleeveless garment worn over the priest's robe, and the breastpiece was a square pouch attached to the ephod, containing the Urim and Thummim, which were used for divination. The onyx stones and gemstones were set into these garments, symbolizing the tribes of Israel. Each stone represented one of the twelve tribes, and their placement on the high priest's garments signified that he bore the people of Israel before God. This foreshadows the role of Jesus Christ as our High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father, as described in <a href="/hebrews/4-14.htm">Hebrews 4:14-16</a>. The use of precious stones also points to the heavenly Jerusalem, described in <a href="/revelation/21.htm">Revelation 21</a>, where the foundations of the city are adorned with various gemstones, symbolizing the glory and beauty of God's eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_leaders.htm">The Leaders</a></b><br>These were the heads of the tribes of Israel, responsible for guiding and representing their people. Their role was crucial in organizing and contributing to the construction of the Tabernacle.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/o/onyx_stones_and_gemstones.htm">Onyx Stones and Gemstones</a></b><br>Precious stones used in the making of the ephod and breastpiece, which were part of the high priest's garments. These stones symbolized the tribes of Israel and were integral to the priestly function.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephod_and_breastpiece.htm">Ephod and Breastpiece</a></b><br>Sacred garments worn by the high priest. The ephod was a vest-like garment, and the breastpiece was a square pouch that held the Urim and Thummim, used for divine decision-making.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites'_offering.htm">Israelites' Offering</a></b><br>The broader context involves the Israelites bringing various offerings for the construction of the Tabernacle, demonstrating their willingness and devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_in_giving.htm">Leadership in Giving</a></b><br>The leaders set an example by giving generously. In our communities, leaders should model generosity and commitment to God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_stones.htm">Symbolism of Stones</a></b><br>The onyx stones and gemstones represent the tribes of Israel, reminding us that we are all precious in God's sight and have a place in His kingdom.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_purpose.htm">Unity in Purpose</a></b><br>The collective effort of the Israelites in building the Tabernacle teaches us the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/willingness_to_serve.htm">Willingness to Serve</a></b><br>The leaders' willingness to contribute reflects a heart ready to serve God. We should examine our own willingness to offer our resources and talents for God's glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sacredness_of_worship.htm">Sacredness of Worship</a></b><br>The ephod and breastpiece were part of the high priest's attire, emphasizing the sacredness of worship and the need for reverence in approaching God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ephod'_mean.htm">What does 'ephod' mean?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_freed_slaves_craft_the_ephod.htm">Exodus 28:6-14: How plausible is it that detailed and specialized craftsmanship for the ephod existed among a recently freed slave population?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(27) <span class= "bld">The rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set.--</span>The "rulers" here intended are probably the <span class= "ital">"</span>princes of the tribes" of Israel (<a href="/numbers/1-16.htm" title="These were the renowned of the congregation, princes of the tribes of their fathers, heads of thousands in Israel.">Numbers 1:16</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm" title="These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest's office.">Numbers 3:3</a>; <a href="/numbers/3-5.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,">Numbers 3:5</a>, &c.). The twelve stones required for the breastplate would naturally be contributed by the twelve chiefs of the tribes whose names they were to bear (<a href="/exodus/28-21.htm" title="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.">Exodus 28:21</a>). The two onyx stones for 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>), may have been the further gift of two of the number, who happened to possess stones of the large size needed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 27, 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The rulers</span> are, no doubt, the "elders" of <a href="/exodus/3-16.htm">Exodus 3:16</a>; <a href="/exodus/4-29.htm">Exodus 4:29</a>; <a href="/exodus/24-9.htm">Exodus 24:9</a>, etc. Moses had made them "rulers," or rather, "princes" (sarey), according to the advice of Jethro (<a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a>). They brought <span class="cmt_word">onyx stones</span> for the ephod (<a href="/exodus/28-9.htm">Exodus 28:9-12</a>) and <span class="cmt_word">stones to be set</span>, - <span class="accented">i.e.</span>, gems for the breastplate (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 17-20); oil of olive for the lamp (<a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20</a>) and the holy ointment (<a href="/exodus/29-24.htm">Exodus 29:24</a>), and spice for the same (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 23, 24) and for the incense (<span class="accented">ibid.</span> 34). <p> CHAPTER 35:30-35 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/35-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The leaders</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַנְּשִׂאִ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·han·nə·śi·’im)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">brought</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵבִ֔יאוּ</span> <span class="translit">(hê·ḇî·’ū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">onyx</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁ֔הַם</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·ham)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7718.htm">Strong's 7718: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a gem) perhaps an onyx</span><br /><br /><span class="word">stones</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֣י</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 gemstones</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְנֵ֣י</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">to mount</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּלֻּאִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mil·lu·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">לָאֵפ֖וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’ê·p̄ō·wḏ)</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/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/35-27.htm">OT Law: Exodus 35:27 The rulers brought the onyx stones (Exo. 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