The leaders brought onyx stones and the special gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.
Parallel translations
- WEB The rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod and for the breastplate;
- KJV And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
- BSB The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece,
- NKJV The rulers brought onyx stones, and the stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate,
- NASB The rulers, moreover, brought the onyx stones and the stones for setting for the ephod and for the breastpiece;
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Quick answer
The leaders bring the onyx and other precious stones for the ephod and breastplate.
Overview
Israel's rulers contribute the costly gemstones that would adorn the high priest's garments. Those with greater means gave correspondingly valuable gifts for God's service. Leadership in giving and serving sets an example for the whole community, as those entrusted with much offer it back to God (Luke 12:48).
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Cross-references · 3
- Ezra 2:68Some of the heads of fathers’ households, when they came to Yahweh’s house which is in Jerusalem, offered willingly for God’s house to set it up in its place.
- 1 Chr 29:6Then the princes of the fathers’ households, and the princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers over the king’s work, offered willingly;
- Exod 35:9onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.
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