the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
Parallel translations
- WEB and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;
- KJV And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
- BSB the second row had a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
- NASB and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond;
- NLT The second row contained a turquoise, a blue lapis lazuli, and a white moonstone.
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Quick answer
The second row of the breastplate held three more gemstones. The catalog of Israel's representation continues.
Overview
This adds the second row of stones to the breastplate, each again standing for a tribe of Israel. The lavish use of jewels conveyed the great worth God placed on His covenant people. Such beauty over the priest's heart prefigures how God's people are His treasured possession, carried with honor into His presence.
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Cross-references · 2
- Ezek 28:13You were in Eden, the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, emerald, chrysolite, onyx, jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and beryl. Gold work of tambourines and of pipes was in you. In the day that you were created they were prepared.
- Exod 28:18and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;
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