the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in settings of gold in their mountings.
Parallel translations
- WEB and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They were enclosed in gold settings.
- KJV And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.
- BSB and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings.
- NASB and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.
- NLT The fourth row contained a blue-green beryl, an onyx, and a green jasper. All these stones were set in gold filigree.
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The fourth and final row of three stones completed the twelve, all set in gold. The breastplate's gems were now in place.
Overview
With the fourth row the twelve stones were complete, each enclosed in gold settings. The finished breastplate displayed all Israel together, unified yet distinct, over the priest's heart. This rich emblem foreshadows the new Jerusalem, whose foundations are adorned with precious stones (Revelation 21:19-20), where God's redeemed people are forever His glory.
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