14 The stones were corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they were twelve*, corresponding to their names, engraved with the engravings of a signet, each with its name for the twelve*tribes.
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Exodus 39:14 In-Context
12 and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;
13 and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.
14 The stones were corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they were twelve , corresponding to their names, engraved with the engravings of a signet, each with its name for the twelve tribes.
15 They made on the breastpiece chains like cords, of twisted cordage work in pure gold.
16 They made two gold filigree settings and two gold rings, and put the two rings on the two ends of the breastpiece.