Exodus 35:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and the breastplate.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists precious stones that were needed to make the special clothing for the high priest.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, after the Israelites escaped from slavery in Egypt, God gave Moses detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary for worship. Exodus 35 is part of this, where Moses calls for voluntary contributions from the people, including specific materials like onyx stones and gemstones for the priestly garments. These items were essential for the ephod and breastplate, which the high priest wore as symbols of his sacred role in mediating between God and the nation.

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And the leaders brought onyx stones and other precious stones to be mounted on the ephod and the breastplate.

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You must mount precious stones in it, arranged in four rows. The first row should have a red sardius stone, a yellow topaz, and a deep red carbuncle stone, this will be the first row.

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