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20 the fourth must have a chrysolite [or beryl], an onyx, and a jasper [C the exact identity of some of these stones is unclear]. Put gold [L filigree] around these ·jewels [stones] to attach them to it. 21 There must be twelve ·jewels on the chest covering [L stones]—one ·jewel [stone] for each of the names of the sons of Israel. ·Carve [Engrave] the name of one of the twelve tribes on each of the stones as you would ·carve [engrave] a ·seal [signet].

22 “Make chains of pure gold, twisted together like rope, for the ·chest covering [breastpiece].

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20 the fourth row shall be topaz, onyx and jasper.[a] Mount them in gold filigree settings. 21 There are to be twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel,(A) each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.(B)

22 “For the breastpiece make braided chains of pure gold, like a rope.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 28:20 The precise identification of some of these precious stones is uncertain.