Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version There were twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. New Living Translation Each stone represented one of the twelve sons of Israel, and the name of that tribe was engraved on it like a seal. English Standard Version There were twelve stones with their names according to the names of the sons of Israel. They were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes. Berean Standard Bible The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. King James Bible And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes. New King James Version There were twelve stones according to the names of the sons of Israel: according to their names, engraved like a signet, each one with its own name according to the twelve tribes. New American Standard Bible The stones corresponded 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. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 And 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. Legacy Standard Bible 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. Amplified Bible The stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel; they were twelve [in all], corresponding to their names, engraved like a signet, each with its name, for the twelve tribes. Christian Standard Bible The twelve stones corresponded to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone was engraved like a seal with one of the names of the twelve tribes. Holman Christian Standard Bible The 12 stones corresponded to the names of Israel’s sons. Each stone was engraved like a seal with one of the names of the 12 tribes. American Standard Version And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Contemporary English Version and on each of them was engraved the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. English Revised Version And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes. GOD'S WORD® Translation They corresponded to the 12 sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved (like a signet ring) with the name of one of the 12 tribes. Good News Translation Each of the twelve stones had engraved on it the name of one of the sons of Jacob, in order to represent the twelve tribes of Israel. International Standard Version The stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve stones corresponding to their names, with the engraving of a signet, each with the name of one of the twelve tribes. Majority Standard Bible The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. NET Bible The stones were for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, corresponding to the number of their names. Each name corresponding to one of the twelve tribes was like the engravings of a seal. New Heart English Bible The stones were according to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Webster's Bible Translation And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes. World English Bible The stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, are twelve, according to their names, engravings of a signet, each according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Young's Literal Translation And the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, are twelve, according to their names, openings of a signet, each according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Smith's Literal Translation And the stones according to the names of the sons of Israel; they are twelve according to their names, the engravings of a seal each, according to his name for the twelve tribes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with its several name. Catholic Public Domain Version And these twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with a single name. New American Bible These stones were twelve, to match the names of the sons of Israel, and each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. New Revised Standard Version There were twelve stones with names corresponding to the names of the sons of Israel; they were like signets, each engraved with its name, for the twelve tribes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the stones were according to the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to their names, engraved like the engravings of signets, everyone with his name, according to the twelve tribes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And stones with the names are of the twelve children of Israel for their names are engraved in engraving of a signet ring, every man with his name, they are for the twelve tribes. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the stones were twelve according to the names of the children of Israel, graven according to their names like seals, each according to his own name for the twelve tribes. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Breastpiece…13and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings. 14The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. 15For the breastpiece they made braided chains like cords of pure gold.… Cross References Revelation 21:12-14 The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Exodus 28:21 The twelve stones are to correspond to the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. Numbers 2:2 “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. Numbers 1:52 The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. Numbers 10:14-28 First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. ... Joshua 4:7-9 you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.” / Thus the Israelites did as Joshua had commanded them. They took up twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan, one for each tribe of Israel, just as the LORD had told Joshua; and they carried them to the camp, where they set them down. / Joshua also set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan, in the place where the priests who carried the ark of the covenant stood. And the stones are there to this day. 1 Kings 18:31 And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” Genesis 49:28 These are the tribes of Israel, twelve in all, and this was what their father said to them. He blessed them, and he blessed each one with a suitable blessing. Ezekiel 48:31-34 the gates of the city will be named after the tribes of Israel. On the north side there will be three gates: the gate of Reuben, the gate of Judah, and the gate of Levi. / On the east side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Joseph, the gate of Benjamin, and the gate of Dan. / On the south side, which will be 4,500 cubits long, there will be three gates: the gate of Simeon, the gate of Issachar, and the gate of Zebulun. ... Revelation 7:4-8 And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ... Genesis 35:22-26 While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons: / The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. ... Genesis 29:32-35 And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” / Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. ... Genesis 30:1-24 When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” / Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.” ... Genesis 35:16-18 Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. / During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” / And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin. 1 Chronicles 2:1-2 These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. Treasury of Scripture And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes. Revelation 21:12 And had a wall great and high, and had twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels, and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel: Jump to Previous Children Corresponding Cut Cutting Engraved Engravings Israel Names Openings Seal Signet Signets Stones Tribes TwelveJump to Next Children Corresponding Cut Cutting Engraved Engravings Israel Names Openings Seal Signet Signets Stones Tribes TwelveExodus 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 twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. The twelve stones on the high priest's breastplate represent the twelve tribes of Israel, each descended from one of Jacob's sons. This connection emphasizes the unity and diversity within the nation of Israel. The stones symbolize the tribes' unique identities and their collective role as God's chosen people. The use of stones, each distinct in color and type, reflects the individuality of each tribe while being part of a unified whole. This imagery is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are described as living stones being built into a spiritual house (1 Peter 2:5). Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Sons of IsraelThese are the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. Each tribe had a unique identity and role within the nation of Israel. 2. The High Priest's Breastplate This was a sacred garment worn by the high priest, featuring twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. It was part of the priestly garments described in Exodus. 3. The Tabernacle The context of this passage is the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable dwelling place for the presence of God among His people during their journey in the wilderness. Teaching Points Symbolism of the StonesEach stone on the breastplate symbolized a tribe, emphasizing the importance of each tribe in God's plan. This reminds us that every believer has a unique role in the body of Christ. God's Faithfulness The engraving of the names signifies God's enduring covenant with Israel. It reassures us of God's faithfulness to His promises. Unity in Diversity The twelve stones, though different, were part of one breastplate. This illustrates the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member is distinct yet integral. Intercession and Representation The high priest bore the names of the tribes before God, symbolizing intercession. This foreshadows Christ's role as our High Priest, who intercedes for us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The twelveשְׁתֵּ֥ים (šə·têm) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) stones וְ֠הָאֲבָנִים (wə·hā·’ă·ḇā·nîm) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 68: A stone corresponded to the names שְׁמֹ֨ת (šə·mōṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8034: A name of the sons בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵ֥ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Each אִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person stone was engraved פִּתּוּחֵ֤י (pit·tū·ḥê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 6603: An engraving like a seal חֹתָם֙ (ḥō·ṯām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2368: A seal, signet ring with עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against one of the names שְׁמֹתָ֑ם (šə·mō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8034: A name of the twelve לִשְׁנֵ֥ים (liš·nêm) Preposition-l | Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) tribes. שָֽׁבֶט׃ (šā·ḇeṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7626: Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe Links Exodus 39:14 NIVExodus 39:14 NLT Exodus 39:14 ESV Exodus 39:14 NASB Exodus 39:14 KJV Exodus 39:14 BibleApps.com Exodus 39:14 Biblia Paralela Exodus 39:14 Chinese Bible Exodus 39:14 French Bible Exodus 39:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 39:14 The stones were according to the names (Exo. 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