Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the third row was jacinth, agate and amethyst; New Living Translation The third row contained an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst. English Standard Version and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Berean Standard Bible the third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; King James Bible And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. New King James Version the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; New American Standard Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; NASB 1995 and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; NASB 1977 and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Legacy Standard Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Amplified Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Christian Standard Bible the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Holman Christian Standard Bible the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; American Standard Version and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Contemporary English Version a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst were in the third row; English Revised Version And the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the third row they put jacinth, agate, and amethyst. Good News Translation in the third row, a turquoise, an agate, and an amethyst; International Standard Version the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst; NET Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; New Heart English Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Webster's Bible Translation And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethe third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; World English Bible and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the third row an opal, an agate, and an amethyst; Young's Literal Translation and the third row an opal, an agate, and an amethyst; Smith's Literal Translation The third row, amber, agate and amethyst. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the third, a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst. Catholic Public Domain Version in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst; New American Bible in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; New Revised Standard Version and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the third row, a jacinth, a carnelian, and an amethyst. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the third row : jacinth and chalcedony and a calf’s eye. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the third row, a ligure and agate and amethyst; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Breastpiece…11the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; 12the third row had a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; 13and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings.… 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. 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. 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 9:10-11 (The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.) Song of Solomon 5:14 His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is polished ivory bedecked with sapphires. 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. ... Genesis 2:12 And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there. Numbers 31:50 So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.” 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. 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. Treasury of Scripture And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. a ligure. Jump to Previous Agate Amethyst Jacinth Ligure Opal Row ThirdJump to Next Agate Amethyst Jacinth Ligure Opal Row ThirdExodus 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 third row had a jacinth, The jacinth, also known as hyacinth, is a reddish-orange gemstone. In biblical times, it was valued for its beauty and rarity. The inclusion of jacinth in the high priest's breastplate signifies the importance of beauty and divine order in worship. The gemstone's color may symbolize the fire of the Holy Spirit or the blood of sacrifice, pointing to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Jacinth is also mentioned in Revelation 21:20 as one of the foundation stones of the New Jerusalem, indicating its enduring significance in God's eternal plan. an agate, and an amethyst; Persons / Places / Events 1. Bezalel and OholiabSkilled craftsmen appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the priestly garments. 2. The Tabernacle The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. 3. The High Priest's Breastplate A sacred garment worn by the High Priest, featuring twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. 4. The Twelve Tribes of Israel The descendants of the twelve sons of Jacob, each represented by a stone on the High Priest's breastplate. 5. The Wilderness Journey The period during which the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God. Teaching Points Symbolism of the StonesEach stone on the breastplate 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 Order and Design The specific arrangement of stones reflects God's order and intentionality. In our lives, we should seek to align with God's design and purpose. The Role of the High Priest The High Priest, bearing the names of the tribes on his heart, intercedes for the people. This foreshadows Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who intercedes for us before the Father. Unity in Diversity The variety of stones signifies the diversity within the body of Christ. Each believer has a unique role and contribution, yet all are united in Christ. The Presence of God The breastplate, part of the High Priest's garments, signifies the presence of God among His people. We are called to be aware of and responsive to God's presence in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 39:12?2. How does Exodus 39:12 reflect God's attention to detail in worship practices? 3. What significance do the stones in Exodus 39:12 hold for the Israelites? 4. How can we apply the precision of Exodus 39:12 in our worship today? 5. How does Exodus 39:12 connect to the broader theme of obedience in Exodus? 6. What lessons from Exodus 39:12 can enhance our understanding of spiritual craftsmanship? 7. What is the significance of the stones mentioned in Exodus 39:12 for the Israelites? 8. How do the stones in Exodus 39:12 relate to the tribes of Israel? 9. Why were specific stones chosen for the breastpiece in Exodus 39:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 39? 11. What is the Bible's perspective on crystals? 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. Exodus 28:15-21: Could the precise identification and sourcing of twelve specific gemstones align historically with the Israelites' environment and trading networks? 14. What do birthstones symbolize in the Bible? What Does Exodus 39:12 Mean The third row had a jacinth• Exodus 39:12 notes that, in the breastpiece of judgment, “the third row was a jacinth,” set in gold just like the other gems (Exodus 39:13). • Scripture consistently links jacinth (also called ligure) with glory and fire-like brilliance. Ezekiel 28:13 places it among the dazzling stones that adorned Eden’s cherub, while Revelation 21:20 lists it in the New Jerusalem’s foundations, underscoring its lasting worth. • By longstanding Jewish tradition this stone represents the tribe of Dan. Jacob had prophesied, “Dan shall judge his people” (Genesis 49:16-17). The fiery hue of jacinth fits that calling—judgment and discernment carried close to the high priest’s heart. • Takeaway: God literally placed a reminder of righteous judgment in the priest’s breastpiece, assuring Israel that every tribe, even one tasked with judging, remained precious to Him. an agate • The second stone in the row is agate, a gem known for its swirling bands of color—earthy reds, whites, and grays. Like the others, it was “mounted with gold filigree” (Exodus 28:19). • Agate’s layered appearance pictures diversity held together in unity. Psalm 133:1 celebrates brothers dwelling in harmony; agate visually echoes that truth. • Tradition assigns this gem to Naphtali, of whom Moses said, “Naphtali is abounding with favor and full of the blessing of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 33:23). The shifting bands can remind us of the tribe’s free-flowing blessing and agility (cf. Genesis 49:21). • Takeaway: The agate assures believers that God delights in variety within His covenant family, knitting contrasting “bands” into one beautiful testimony. an amethyst • Completing the third row, amethyst gleams in royal purple. The same stone adorns the eleventh foundation of the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:20), confirming its lasting value. • Purple speaks of both royalty and victory. Fittingly, amethyst is linked to Gad, of whom Moses declared, “Blessed is he who enlarges Gad… he executed the justice of the LORD” (Deuteronomy 33:20-21). • Judges 11:1-32 shows God granting Gad’s territory triumph amid conflict—victory mirrored in the regal amethyst worn over the high priest’s heart. • Takeaway: Amethyst testifies that God’s people are destined for royal victory, a truth carried into His presence by their mediator. summary The third-row gems—jacinth, agate, and amethyst—literally rested over the high priest’s heart, each stone crying out a distinct message: righteous judgment remembered (jacinth), diverse unity blessed (agate), and royal victory assured (amethyst). Together they affirm that every tribe, and every believer represented by our perfect High Priest, stays continually before the LORD, secure in His covenant love and purpose. Hebrew the thirdהַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י (haš·šə·lî·šî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell) row [had] וְהַטּ֖וּר (wə·haṭ·ṭūr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2905: A row, a wall a jacinth, לֶ֥שֶׁם (le·šem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3958: (a precious stone) perhaps amber or jacinth an agate, שְׁב֖וֹ (šə·ḇōw) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7618: (a precious stone) perhaps agate and an amethyst; וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃ (wə·’aḥ·lā·māh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 306: A gem, the amethyst Links Exodus 39:12 NIVExodus 39:12 NLT Exodus 39:12 ESV Exodus 39:12 NASB Exodus 39:12 KJV Exodus 39:12 BibleApps.com Exodus 39:12 Biblia Paralela Exodus 39:12 Chinese Bible Exodus 39:12 French Bible Exodus 39:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 39:12 And the third row a jacinth (Exo. Ex) |
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