Bible Cross References
Onyx stones
Exodus 28:9-21
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Take two carnelian stones and engrave on them the names of the twelve sons of Jacob,
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in the order of their birth, with six on one stone and six on the other.
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Have a skillful jeweler engrave on the two stones the names of the sons of Jacob, and mount the stones in gold settings.
12
Put them on the shoulder straps of the ephod to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. In this way Aaron will carry their names on his shoulders, so that I, the LORD, will always remember my people.
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Make two gold settings
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and two chains of pure gold twisted like cords, and attach them to the settings.
15
"Make a breastpiece for the High Priest to use in determining God's will. It is to be made of the same materials as the ephod and with similar embroidery.
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It is to be square and folded double, 9 inches long and 9 inches wide.
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Mount four rows of precious stones on it; in the first row mount a ruby, a topaz, and a garnet;
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in the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;
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in the third row, a turquoise, an agate, and an amethyst;
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and in the fourth row, a beryl, a carnelian, and a jasper. These are to be mounted in gold settings.
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Each of these twelve stones is to have engraved on it the name of one of the sons of Jacob, to represent the tribes of Israel.
ephod
Exodus 28:4
Tell them to make a breastpiece, an ephod, a robe, an embroidered shirt, a turban, and a sash. They are to make these priestly garments for your brother Aaron and his sons, so that they can serve me as priests.
Exodus 28:6
"They are to make the ephod of blue, purple, and red wool, gold thread, and fine linen, decorated with embroidery.
Exodus 28:15
"Make a breastpiece for the High Priest to use in determining God's will. It is to be made of the same materials as the ephod and with similar embroidery.