Bible Strands
Exodus 39:11
the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrative describes the artisans' work as they mount the second row of stones on the priestly breastplate during the tabernacle's construction.
The words — הַשֵּׁנִי (ha-sheni) denotes "the second," while יָהֲלֹם (yahalom) literally means "emerald."
The thread — Exodus 28:18 records the identical arrangement for the priestly breastplate. Ezekiel 28:13 later lists comparable stones to describe the adornment of a royal figure.
Why it lands — The passage requires the reader to note the exact sequence and specific materials assigned to the sacred garment. It establishes a fixed pattern that demands precise replication.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
Cross-references
- Exodus 28:18 in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
- Ezekiel 28:13 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.