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Exodus 35:9
and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses addresses the assembled Israelites, listing materials to be contributed for the tabernacle and priestly garments. The verse occurs within a command sequence that moves from offerings to the mobilization of skilled craftsmen.
The words — The Hebrew terms שֹׁהַם (shoham) and מִלֻּאִים (millu’im) designate onyx stones and gemstone settings. These terms specify the exact materials required for the ephod (ephod) and breastpiece (choshen).
The thread — This directive repeats the earlier command to prepare onyx stones and gemstone settings for the priestly garments (Exodus 28:9, Exodus 28:17). It follows the request for olive oil and spices while preceding the call for craftsmen to execute the work (Exodus 35:8, Exodus 35:10).
Why it lands — The text requires the community to supply specific precious materials for sacred objects. Readers must note that the construction of the ephod and breastpiece depends on these designated stones.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.
Cross-references
- Exodus 25:5 ram skins dyed red and fine leather; acacia wood;
- Exodus 28:9 Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:
- Exodus 28:17 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;
- Exodus 39:6 They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel.