Exodus 28:11
Exodus 28:11 in Multiple Translations
Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be inclosed in settings of gold.
With the work of a jeweller, like the cutting of a stamp, the names of the children of Israel are to be cut on them, and they are to be fixed in twisted frames of gold.
Engrave the names on the two stones the same way a jeweler engraves a personal seal. Then place the stones in ornamental gold settings.
Thou shalt cause to graue the two stones according to the names of the children of Israel by a grauer of signets, that worketh and graueth in stone, and shalt make them to be set and embossed in golde.
the work of an engraver in stone, openings of a signet, thou dost open the two stones by the names of the sons of Israel; turned round, embroidered [with] gold, thou dost make them.
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, you shall engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel. You shall make them to be enclosed in settings of gold.
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.
With the work of an engraver and the graving of a jeweller, thou shalt engrave them with the names of the children of Israel, set in gold and compassed about:
A gem-cutter should engrave these names on the stones. Then he should enclose the stones in ◄settings/tiny gold frames►.
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Exodus 28:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
חָרַשׁ֮
אֶבֶן֒
פִּתּוּחֵ֣י
חֹתָ֗ם
תְּפַתַּח֙
אֶת
שְׁתֵּ֣י
הָ/אֲבָנִ֔ים
עַל
שְׁמֹ֖ת
בְּנֵ֣י
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
מֻסַבֹּ֛ת
מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת
זָהָ֖ב
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
אֹתָֽ/ם
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
deed
N-ms
חָרַשׁ֮
chârâsh
H2796
artificer
N-ms
אֶבֶן֒
ʼeben
H68
stone
N-fs
פִּתּוּחֵ֣י
pittûwach
H6603
engraving
N-mp
חֹתָ֗ם
chôwthâm
H2368
signet
N-ms
תְּפַתַּח֙
pâthach
H6605
to open
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
הָ/אֲבָנִ֔ים
ʼeben
H68
stone
Art | N-fp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
שְׁמֹ֖ת
shêm
H8034
name
N-mp
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
מֻסַבֹּ֛ת
mûwçabbâh
H4142
surrounded
V-Hophal-Inf-c
מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת
mishbᵉtsâh
H4865
filigree
N-fp
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
אֹתָֽ/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 28:11
מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה
maʻăseh
H4639
"deed"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to an action or deed, which can be good or bad. It is used to describe various activities, such as work, business, or achievements. The KJV translates it as act, deed, or labor.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) deed, work 1a) deed, thing done, act 1b) work, labour 1c) business, pursuit 1d) undertaking, enterprise 1e) achievement 1f) deeds, works (of deliverance and judgment) 1g) work, thing made 1h) work (of God) 1i) product
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. See also: Genesis 5:29; Job 1:10; Psalms 8:4.
חָרַשׁ֮
chârâsh
H2796
"artificer"
N-ms
A chârâsh was a skilled craftsman or artisan, able to work with various materials like wood or metal. This term is used in the Bible to describe carpenters, engravers, and other skilled workers.
Definition: 1) craftsman, artisan, engraver, graver, artificer 1a) graver, artificer 1b) skilful to destroy (warriors) (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: artificer, ([phrase]) carpenter, craftsman, engraver, maker, [phrase] mason, skilful, ([phrase]) smith, worker, workman, such as wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 40:19.
אֶבֶן֒
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
פִּתּוּחֵ֣י
pittûwach
H6603
"engraving"
N-mp
This Hebrew word means an engraving or carving, often referring to intricate designs cut into stone or wood, like the carvings in Solomon's temple.
Definition: engraving, carving
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: carved (work) (are, en-) grave(-ing, -n). See also: Exodus 28:11; Exodus 39:30; Psalms 74:6.
חֹתָ֗ם
chôwthâm
H2368
"signet"
N-ms
A signet or seal was a ring used to sign important documents, like a signature ring. It is mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of authority and ownership.
Definition: seal, signet, signet-ring
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: seal, signet. See also: Genesis 38:18; Exodus 39:30; Jeremiah 22:24.
תְּפַתַּח֙
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
V-Piel-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שְׁתֵּ֣י
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
הָ/אֲבָנִ֔ים
ʼeben
H68
"stone"
Art | N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a stone, which could be a rock, a weight, or even a precious gem. It is used to describe a variety of objects, from building materials to hailstones. The KJV translates it as stone or weight.
Definition: : weight 1) stone (large or small) 1a) common stone (in natural state) 1b) stone, as material 1b1) of tablets 1b2) marble, hewn stones 1c) precious stones, stones of fire 1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon 1e) weight 1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal 1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice 1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines 1i) (simile) 1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness 1i2) strength, firmness, solidity 1i3) commonness 1j) (metaph) 1j1) petrified with terror 1j2) perverse, hard heart
Usage: Occurs in 239 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (chalk-, hail-, head-, sling-) stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s). See also: Genesis 2:12; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 91:12.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
שְׁמֹ֖ת
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-mp
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
בְּנֵ֣י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
מֻסַבֹּ֛ת
mûwçabbâh
H4142
"surrounded"
V-Hophal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to be turned or changed, and can also describe something that is surrounded or enclosed, like a door or a name that is translated. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament, often translated as 'being changed' or 'inclosed'.
Definition: 1) (Hophal) 1a) to be turned 1b) surrounded, set (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: being changed, inclosed, be set, turning. See also: Exodus 28:11; Exodus 39:13; Ezekiel 41:24.
מִשְׁבְּצ֥וֹת
mishbᵉtsâh
H4865
"filigree"
N-fp
This Hebrew word describes intricate filigree work, often used in jewelry settings. It is used in the Bible to describe beautiful craftsmanship. The KJV translates it as ouch or wrought.
Definition: plaited or filigree or chequered work (of settings for gems)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: ouch, wrought. See also: Exodus 28:11; Exodus 39:6; Psalms 45:14.
זָהָ֖ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
תַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹתָֽ/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 28:11
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:11
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- Sermons on Exodus 28:11
Context — The Ephod
9Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel:
10six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth.
11Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.
12Fasten both stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod as memorial stones for the sons of Israel. Aaron is to bear their names on his two shoulders as a memorial before the LORD. 13Fashion gold filigree settingsCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Timothy 2:19 | Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.” |
| 2 | Revelation 7:2 | And I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God. And he called out in a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the land and the sea: |
| 3 | Jeremiah 22:24 | “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. |
| 4 | Exodus 39:18 | and they fastened the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front. |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Exodus 39:13 | and the fourth row had a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. These stones were mounted in gold filigree settings. |
| 7 | Exodus 28:36 | You are to make a plate of pure gold and engrave on it as on a seal: HOLY TO THE LORD. |
| 8 | Exodus 28:25 | and fasten the other ends of the two chains to the two filigree settings, attaching them to the shoulder pieces of the ephod at the front. |
| 9 | Ephesians 4:30 | And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. |
| 10 | Exodus 39:6 | They mounted the onyx stones in gold filigree settings, engraved like a seal with the names of the sons of Israel. |
Exodus 28:11 Summary
This verse is talking about how the names of the sons of Israel were engraved on two special stones, which were then mounted in gold settings. This was a way of showing how much God values and loves His people, and it's a reminder that we are all precious to Him, just like the gold used in the settings. As it says in Jeremiah 31:3, God has loved us with an everlasting love, and we can experience that love and care in our lives. Just like the stones served as a memorial for the sons of Israel, we can remember and reflect on our identity as children of God, and know that we are loved and valued by Him, as seen in 1 John 3:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of engraving the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones?
The engraving of the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones symbolizes the priestly intercession of Aaron on behalf of the people, as seen in Exodus 28:12, where Aaron bears their names on his shoulders as a memorial before the Lord, similar to how Jesus Christ intercedes for us as our High Priest, as mentioned in Hebrews 7:25.
Why are the stones mounted in gold filigree settings?
The gold filigree settings signify the value and preciousness of the people of Israel to God, as gold is a symbol of purity and worth, as seen in Revelation 21:21, where the streets of the New Jerusalem are made of pure gold.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Exodus?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Exodus, where God is establishing a covenant with the people of Israel, and the engraving of their names on the stones represents their inclusion in this covenant, as promised in Exodus 19:5-6, where God says He will be their God and they will be His treasured possession.
What can we learn from the way the gem cutter engraves a seal?
The way a gem cutter engraves a seal implies a sense of permanence and care, suggesting that God's love and concern for His people are enduring and meticulous, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3, where God says He has loved Israel with an everlasting love.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be 'engraved' on God's heart, and how can I experience that reality in my life?
- How can I, like Aaron, bear the names of others before the Lord in prayer and intercession?
- In what ways can I reflect the value and worth that God has placed on me, as symbolized by the gold filigree settings?
- What are some ways I can remember and reflect on my identity as a child of God, just as the stones served as a memorial for the sons of Israel?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 28:11
With the work of an engraver in stone,.... Not in common but precious stones: Moses was not to do this himself, as it could not be supposed he should, but he was to employ an engraver, whose business
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 28:11
And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and of purple, of scarlet, and fine twined linen, with cunning work. Ephod.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
Hollow places, such as are made in golden rings to receive and hold the precious stones which are put in them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
(11) The engravings of a signet.—Compare Note 2 on Exodus 28:9. Signets had been already mentioned in Genesis 38:18; Genesis 38:25; Genesis 41:42. Those of Egypt were for the most part rings, with cylindrical bezels turning upon an axis. Those of Babylonia were cylinders, which were commonly worn by a string round the wrist. The engraving of the Babylonian cylinders is frequently of a very fine quality. Thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.—The setting intended seems to have been a sort of open or filigree work, such as is very common in Egyptian ornaments of the time. The term “ouche”—more properly “nouch”—is derived from the old French “nouche,”a buckle or clasp (see Skeat’s Etymol. Dict., §5).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
Verse 11. Like the engravings of a signet] So signets or seals were in use at this time, and engraving on precious stones was then an art, and this art, which was one of the most elegant and ornamental, was carried in ancient times to a very high pitch of perfection, and particularly among the ancient Greeks; such a pitch of perfection as has never been rivalled, and cannot now be even well imitated. And it is very likely that the Greeks themselves borrowed this art from the ancient Hebrews, as we know it flourished in Egypt and Palestine long before it was known in Greece.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 28:11
11. the engravings of a signet] Seal engraving of precious stones was an art practised from very remote times in both Babylonia and Egypt. ouches] filigree settings, or, in one word, rosettes. (LXX. in v. 13 ἀσπιδίσκαι, ‘little shields’). ‘Ouch’ (‘an ouch’ for ‘a nouch,’ by a mistaken division of words [cf. an apron for a napron, an adder for a nadder, umpire for numpire; and conversely newt for ewt, notch for otch], Fr. nouche, a buckle or clasp) is an old word for the frame in which precious stones were set, used also for the jewels themselves; cf. 2 Henry IV. ii. 4. 53 ‘Your brooches, pearls, and ouches’ (Aldis Wright, Bible Word-Book, s.v.). The Heb. root means to chequer or plait (see on v. 39): hence what is probably meant is ‘settings of filigree work’: the gold was first beaten out into thin sheets, which were afterwards cut up into narrow strips (see Exodus 39:3); these were then formed into filigree work by a delicate process of soldering, and used as a setting for jewels (Kennedy, DB. iii. 636). Rosettes would probably express the general meaning with sufficient accuracy.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 28:11
9-12. Two onyx stones — Hebrews, stones of shoham. Some render beryl, others, sardonyx.
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Confrontation With the Living God by Art Katz | In this sermon, the preacher begins by addressing the idea that Arlo isn't going to change the world, but rather the world will come around. He then quotes from the book of Ecclesi |
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(Fury of Fire) 04 - Shrinking Back to Destruction by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving revelation in the Word of God and being willing to challenge old traditions and wrong teachings. The speaker enco |
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Learning the Fear of God (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of fearing God and turning away from sin, drawing insights from the book of Job as the first book written by God in the Bible. It highlights t |
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Dead Men Tell No Tales by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher expresses his heartbreak over the state of the world and the church. He emphasizes the importance of having a strong testimony and warns against giving |
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The Dangers of Irreverence Before God by Robert Wurtz II | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God with reverence and fear. He criticizes a fellow preacher for not preaching God strongly enough a |
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Understanding What Sin Is (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of meditating on the law of the Lord day and night, highlighting the blessings and prosperity that come from delighting in God's Word. It cont |
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The Sin of Being Unloving (Telugu) by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundation in God, highlighting the need to abstain from wickedness and run away from sin as a mark of being God's people. |