Exodus 39:12

12 Third row: jacinth, agate, amethyst.

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Exodus 39:12 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 39:12

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Exodus 39:12 In-Context

10 They mounted four rows of precious gemstones on it. First row: carnelian, topaz, emerald.

11 Second row: ruby, sapphire, crystal.

12 Third row: jacinth, agate, amethyst.

13 Fourth row: beryl, onyx, jasper.

14 The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve names engraved as on a seal, one for each of the twelve tribes.

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