Exodus 25:7
New International Version
and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

New Living Translation
onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.

English Standard Version
onyx stones, and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Berean Standard Bible
and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

King James Bible
Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.

New King James Version
onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.

New American Standard Bible
onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

NASB 1995
onyx stones and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

NASB 1977
onyx stones and setting stones, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Legacy Standard Bible
onyx stones, and setting stones for the ephod and for the breastpiece.

Amplified Bible
onyx stones and setting stones for the [priest’s] ephod and for the breastpiece.

Christian Standard Bible
and onyx along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breastpiece.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and onyx along with other gemstones for mounting on the ephod and breastpiece.”

American Standard Version
onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

Contemporary English Version
and onyx stones and other gems for the sacred vest and the breastpiece.

English Revised Version
onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
onyx stones, and other precious stones to be set in the [chief priest's] ephod and his breastplate.

Good News Translation
carnelians and other jewels to be set in the ephod of the High Priest and in his breastpiece.

International Standard Version
and onyx stones, stones for setting on the ephod and the breast piece.

Majority Standard Bible
and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.

NET Bible
onyx stones, and other gems to be set in the ephod and in the breastpiece.

New Heart English Bible
onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.

Webster's Bible Translation
Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breast-plate.

World English Bible
onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
shoham stones, and stones for setting for an ephod, and for a breastplate.

Young's Literal Translation
shoham stones, and stones for setting for an ephod, and for a breastplate.

Smith's Literal Translation
And stones of onyx, and stones filling up for the ephod and the breastplate.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Onyx stones, and precious stones to adorn the ephod and the rational.

Catholic Public Domain Version
onyx stones and gems to adorn the ephod as well as the breastplate.

New American Bible
onyx stones and other gems for mounting on the ephod and the breastpiece.

New Revised Standard Version
onyx stones and gems to be set in the ephod and for the breastpiece.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Onyx stones, and precious stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And stones of Beryl, and precious stones for the ephod and for the breastplate.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and sardius stones, and stones for the carved work of the breast-plate, and the full-length robe.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings for the Tabernacle
6olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; 7and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece. 8And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

1 Kings 6:20-22
The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

2 Chronicles 3:6
He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.

Numbers 4:6-12
They are to place over this a covering of fine leather, spread a solid blue cloth over it, and insert its poles. / Over the table of the Presence they are to spread a blue cloth and place the plates and cups on it, along with the bowls and pitchers for the drink offering. The regular bread offering is to remain on it. / And they shall spread a scarlet cloth over them, cover them with fine leather, and insert the poles. ...

1 Kings 7:48-50
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

Hebrews 9:4
containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Revelation 21:19-21
The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. / And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

1 Kings 10:2
She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

2 Chronicles 9:1
Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind.

Isaiah 54:11-12
“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Ezekiel 28:13
You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Luke 1:9-11
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense. / And at the hour of the incense offering, the whole congregation was praying outside. / Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Revelation 4:3
The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.


Treasury of Scripture

Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod, and in the breastplate.

onyx stones

Exodus 28:9-21
And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: …

ephod

Exodus 28:4,6,15
And these are the garments which they shall make; a breastplate, and an ephod, and a robe, and a broidered coat, a mitre, and a girdle: and they shall make holy garments for Aaron thy brother, and his sons, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office…

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














and onyx stones
Onyx stones are mentioned several times in the Bible, often associated with beauty and value. In the context of the tabernacle, these stones were used for the high priest's garments, signifying their importance and the sacredness of the priestly role. Onyx is a type of chalcedony, a mineral that was highly prized in ancient times. The use of onyx in the priestly garments symbolizes purity and holiness, reflecting the character required of those who serve in God's presence. The onyx stones were also used in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 2:12), indicating their longstanding significance in biblical history.

and gemstones
Gemstones in the Bible often symbolize beauty, wealth, and divine favor. In the construction of the tabernacle, gemstones were used to adorn the high priest's garments, signifying the glory and majesty of God. Each gemstone represented one of the twelve tribes of Israel, highlighting the unity and diversity of God's people. The use of gemstones in the tabernacle also foreshadows the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21, where the city is adorned with precious stones, symbolizing the eternal beauty and glory of God's kingdom.

to be mounted on the ephod
The ephod was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, made of gold, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and fine linen. It was an essential part of the priestly attire, symbolizing the priest's role as a mediator between God and the people. The mounting of gemstones on the ephod represented the high priest bearing the names of the tribes of Israel before the Lord, signifying his intercessory role. The ephod's design and function point to Jesus Christ, our High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father (Hebrews 7:25).

and breastpiece
The breastpiece, also known as the breastplate of judgment, was worn over the ephod and contained twelve stones, each engraved with the name of one of the tribes of Israel. This garment symbolized the high priest's responsibility to represent the people before God and to seek His guidance and judgment. The breastpiece was attached to the ephod with gold chains, ensuring it remained close to the high priest's heart, symbolizing the love and care he was to have for the people. The breastpiece's function as a tool for divine guidance through the Urim and Thummim points to Christ, who is the ultimate source of wisdom and truth (John 14:6).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.

2. The Israelites
The people of God, who were instructed to contribute materials for the construction of the Tabernacle.

3. The Tabernacle
A portable sanctuary where God would dwell among His people, serving as a central place of worship and sacrifice.

4. The Ephod
A sacred garment worn by the high priest, adorned with onyx stones and gemstones, symbolizing the tribes of Israel.

5. The Breastpiece
A piece of the high priest's attire, set with gemstones, representing the twelve tribes of Israel and used for decision-making through the Urim and Thummim.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Precious Stones
The use of onyx and gemstones in the ephod and breastpiece symbolizes the value and preciousness of God's people. Just as these stones were carefully chosen and set, believers are chosen and valued by God.

Representation and Intercession
The high priest wore the ephod and breastpiece as a representation of the entire nation of Israel before God. This foreshadows Christ's role as our High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father.

God's Dwelling Among His People
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within believers, making our bodies His temple.

Generosity and Contribution
The Israelites were called to contribute materials for the Tabernacle. This teaches us the importance of giving and participating in the work of God with our resources.(7) Onyx stones.--The Hebrew shoham is rendered here by "sard" (LXX.), "sardonyx" (Vulg. And Josephus), and "beryl" (Rosenmller and others). In Job 28:16, the same word is rendered by the LXX. "onyx." There is thus considerable doubt what stone is meant. Only three such stones seem to have been required as offerings, one for the high priest's breast-plate (Exodus 28:20), and two for the shoulder- pieces of the ephod (Exodus 28:9-12).

Stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.--Heb., stones of insertion for the ephod and for the breast-plate. The stones of the ephod were two only, both probably either onyx or sardonyx; those of the breast-plate were twelve in number, all different (Exodus 28:17-20).

Verse 7. - Onyx stones. On the need of onyx stones, see Exodus 28:9, 20. Stones to be set in the ephod, etc. Rather, "stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastplate." The only stones required for the ephod were two large onyx stones; for the breastplate twelve jewels were needed (ibid. 17-20), one of them being an onyx. It has been proposed to translate the Hebrew shoham by "beryl" instead of "onyx;" but onyx, which is more suitable for engraving, is probably right.

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Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and onyx
אַבְנֵי־ (’aḇ·nê-)
Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 68: A stone

and other gemstones
וְאַבְנֵ֖י (wə·’aḇ·nê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 68: A stone

to be mounted
מִלֻּאִ֑ים (mil·lu·’îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4394: A fulfilling, a setting, consecration

on the ephod
לָאֵפֹ֖ד (lā·’ê·p̄ōḏ)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 646: A girdle, the ephod, highpriest's shoulder-piece, an image

and breastpiece.
וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ (wə·la·ḥō·šen)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2833: A pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest


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