Exodus 39:12

12 the third row, a jacinth,^[a] an agate, and an amethyst;

Exodus 39:12 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 39:12

(See Gill on Exodus 39:2).

Exodus 39:12 In-Context

10 They mounted four rows of gemstones on it. The first row was a row of carnelian, topaz, and emerald;

11 the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;

12 the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

13 and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were surrounded with gold filigree in their settings.

14 The 12 stones corresponded to the names of Israel's sons. Each stone was engraved like a seal with one of the names of the 12 tribes.

Footnotes

• [a]. Hb obscure