Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the second row was turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald; New Living Translation The second row contained a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone. English Standard Version and the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; Berean Standard Bible the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; King James Bible And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. New King James Version the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; New American Standard Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; NASB 1995 and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; NASB 1977 and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond; Legacy Standard Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; Amplified Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; Christian Standard Bible the second row, a turquoise, a lapis lazuli, and a diamond; Holman Christian Standard Bible the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; American Standard Version and the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; Contemporary English Version a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond were in the second row; English Revised Version And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the second row they put turquoise, sapphire, and crystal. Good News Translation in the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; International Standard Version the second row ruby, sapphire, and crystal; NET Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; New Heart English Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; Webster's Bible Translation And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; World English Bible and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; Young's Literal Translation and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond; Smith's Literal Translation And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and an onyx. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the second, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper. Catholic Public Domain Version in the second was a garnet, a sapphire, and a jasper; New American Bible in the second row, a garnet, a sapphire, and a beryl; New Revised Standard Version and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a moonstone; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and a jasper. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And another row: garnet, sapphire and onyx. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the second row, a carbuncle, a sapphire, and an emerald. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the second row, a carbuncle and sapphire and jasper; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Breastpiece…10And they mounted on it four rows of gemstones: The first row had a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; 11the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; 12the third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;… Cross References Exodus 28:17-20 And mount on it a setting of gemstones, four rows of stones: In the first row there shall be a ruby, a topaz, and an emerald; / in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; / in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; ... Revelation 21:19-20 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. 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. 1 Kings 7:10 The foundations were laid with large, costly stones, some ten cubits long and some eight cubits long. 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. 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. Job 28:16-19 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. / Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ... Song of Solomon 5:14 His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is polished ivory bedecked with sapphires. Genesis 2:12 And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there. 2 Chronicles 3:6 He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim. Daniel 10:5-6 I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Matthew 13:45-46 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Luke 16:19 Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor. 1 Timothy 2:9 Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 1 Peter 3:3-4 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, / but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight. Treasury of Scripture And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond. a diamond. Jump to Previous Carbuncle Diamond Emerald Onyx Row Ruby Sapphire Second TurquoiseJump to Next Carbuncle Diamond Emerald Onyx Row Ruby Sapphire Second TurquoiseExodus 39 1. The cloths of service and holy garments.2. The ephod 8. The breast-plate 22. The robe of the ephod 27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen 30. The plate of the holy crown 32. All is finished, reviewed, and approved by Moses the second row This phrase refers to the arrangement of stones on the breastpiece of judgment worn by the High Priest. The breastpiece contained twelve stones, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The second row indicates the order in which the stones were set, emphasizing the meticulous design and divine instruction given to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 28:15-21). had a turquoise a sapphire and a diamond Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who were given the task of constructing the Tabernacle and its furnishings according to God's specific instructions. 2. The Tabernacle A portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the priestly garments, including the breastpiece, were used. 3. The Priests Specifically, the High Priest, who wore the breastpiece as part of his sacred garments. The breastpiece contained twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. 4. The Breastpiece of Judgment A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, adorned with twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. 5. The Stones The second row of stones on the breastpiece included a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond, each symbolizing one of the tribes of Israel. Teaching Points Symbolism of the StonesEach stone on the breastpiece represents a tribe of Israel, signifying God's intimate knowledge and care for His people. This reminds us of our individual value and identity in Christ. God's Detailed Instructions The specific instructions for the breastpiece highlight God's attention to detail and His desire for order and beauty in worship. This encourages us to approach our worship and service with reverence and precision. Unity and Diversity The twelve stones, each unique yet part of a unified whole, reflect the diversity within the body of Christ. We are called to celebrate our differences while maintaining unity in purpose and mission. Priestly Role of Believers As the High Priest wore the breastpiece to represent the people before God, believers today are called to be a royal priesthood, interceding for others and representing Christ to the world. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 39:11?2. How does Exodus 39:11 illustrate God's attention to detail in worship practices? 3. What significance do the stones in Exodus 39:11 hold for the Israelites? 4. How can we apply the precision of Exodus 39:11 in our worship today? 5. What does Exodus 39:11 teach about obedience in following God's instructions? 6. How does Exodus 39:11 connect to the broader theme of holiness in Exodus? 7. What is the significance of the onyx stone in Exodus 39:11? 8. How does Exodus 39:11 reflect the craftsmanship of the Israelites? 9. Why were specific stones chosen for the priestly garments in Exodus 39:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39? 11. Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks? 12. Exodus 39:8-21: How did they manage the sophisticated techniques required to craft and engrave the breastpiece with gemstone settings in a wilderness setting? 13. If Ezekiel 28:13 describes precious stones that heavily imply Eden, how does this align with the historical context of a Phoenician city-state? 14. What is the Bible's perspective on crystals? What Does Exodus 39:11 Mean the second rowExodus 39:11 says, “the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;” The breastpiece of judgment was built in perfectly measured rows (Exodus 28:15-17). That order wasn’t decorative whim; it reflected God’s own pattern of order and precision (1 Corinthians 14:33). • The first row (v. 10) was already in place; placing a “second row” reminds us that God builds layer upon layer, line upon line (Isaiah 28:10). • Twelve stones in four rows matched the twelve tribes (Exodus 28:21). Setting the second row in its fixed position shows every tribe had an exact, honored place close to the high priest’s heart (Numbers 2:1-2). • The rows faced outward. Israel could literally see that every tribe was remembered (Joshua 4:6-7). In Christ, our Great High Priest, believers are carried continually before the Father in perfect order and security (Hebrews 7:24-25; Revelation 21:12-14). had a turquoise First in the second row sits the turquoise—vivid blue-green, catching light even in desert sun. • Many translations render this “emerald” or “beryl,” but whatever the precise mineral, its color recalls clear water and life (Ezekiel 1:26). • Blue-green hues echoed the tabernacle’s woven blue threads that pointed heavenward (Exodus 26:1). • Turquoise’s place on the priest’s chest reminded Israel that God’s covenant brings refreshing life in dry places (Psalm 23:2; Isaiah 35:6-7). Just as the turquoise was permanently set in gold (Exodus 39:10), so the believer’s life is securely set in Christ, never to be lost (John 10:28-29). a sapphire Next comes the sapphire, famed for deep heavenly blue. Scripture often links sapphire with God’s own throne room: • When Moses and the elders saw God, “under His feet was something like a pavement of sapphire” (Exodus 24:10). • Ezekiel saw “a throne of sapphire” (Ezekiel 1:26). • In Revelation, sapphire adorns the New Jerusalem’s foundations (Revelation 21:19). Placed on the high priest, the sapphire signified that heaven’s authority covered Israel. It whispered hope: the same God who thunders from glory also bears His people on His heart (Deuteronomy 7:7-9). In Christ, believers draw near that sapphire throne with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). and a diamond The third stone of the row is the diamond—hardest of gems, sparkling with reflected light. • Jeremiah likens unyielding hardness to “a diamond point” (Jeremiah 17:1); by contrast, God uses diamond strength to engrave His lasting covenant (Isaiah 49:16). • Zechariah describes hearts “as hard as diamond” (Zechariah 7:12); the breastpiece flips that image—God’s steadfast love is the diamond, unbreakable and pure. • Diamond clarity also pictures transparent righteousness (Revelation 21:11). Fastened over Aaron’s heart, the diamond declared that God’s commitment to His people is indestructible (Malachi 3:6; Romans 8:38-39). summary The second row of turquoise, sapphire, and diamond teaches balance, beauty, and endurance in God’s covenant care: • Order: every tribe, every believer, has an intentional place before God. • Life and Refreshing: turquoise points to living water promised in Christ. • Heavenly Authority: sapphire draws eyes to God’s throne and our access through the High Priest. • Unbreakable Love: diamond proclaims the permanence of God’s commitment. Exodus 39:11 isn’t an incidental detail; it’s a gemstone-studded portrait of the Savior who carries His people, perfectly ordered, gloriously adorned, and eternally secure. Hebrew the secondהַשֵּׁנִ֑י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) row [had] וְהַטּ֖וּר (wə·haṭ·ṭūr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2905: A row, a wall a turquoise, נֹ֥פֶךְ (nō·p̄eḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5306: (a precious stone) perhaps emerald a sapphire, סַפִּ֖יר (sap·pîr) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5601: A gem, the sapphire and a diamond; וְיָהֲלֹֽם׃ (wə·yā·hă·lōm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3095: (a precious stone) perhaps jasper or onyx Links Exodus 39:11 NIVExodus 39:11 NLT Exodus 39:11 ESV Exodus 39:11 NASB Exodus 39:11 KJV Exodus 39:11 BibleApps.com Exodus 39:11 Biblia Paralela Exodus 39:11 Chinese Bible Exodus 39:11 French Bible Exodus 39:11 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 39:11 And the second row a turquoise (Exo. Ex) |