Exodus 39:14

14 Each stone represented one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe was engraved on it like a seal.

Exodus 39:14 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 39:14

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Exodus 39:14 In-Context

12 The third row contained an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.

13 The fourth row contained a blue-green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones were set in gold filigree.

14 Each stone represented one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe was engraved on it like a seal.

15 To attach the chestpiece to the ephod, they made braided cords of pure gold thread.

16 They also made two settings of gold filigree and two gold rings and attached them to the top corners of the chestpiece.