Exodus 39:14

14 Each of the twelve stones had engraved on it the name of one of the sons of Jacob, in order to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.

Exodus 39:14 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 39:14

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Exodus 39:14 In-Context

12 in the third row, a turquoise, an agate, and an amethyst;

13 and in the fourth row, a beryl, a carnelian, and a jasper. These were mounted in gold settings.

14 Each of the twelve stones had engraved on it the name of one of the sons of Jacob, in order to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.

15 For the breastpiece they made chains of pure gold, twisted like cords.

16 They made two gold settings and two gold rings and attached the two rings to the upper corners of the breastpiece.