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Exodus 28:17 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Exodus 28:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 28 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row. set: Heb. fill in it fillings of stone sardius: or, ruby”
Exodus 28:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 28:17
Twelve precious stones in four rows adorn the breastplate, each representing a tribe of Israel. The variety of stones (sardius/ruby, topaz, carbuncle/emerald, etc.) shows God values diversity within unity—each tribe unique yet all part of one people. The Hebrew אֶבֶן (even, stone) connects to Christ the cornerstone (Psalm 118:22, 1 Peter 2:6). These set stones prefigure believers as 'living stones' (1 Peter 2:5). Four rows suggest universal representation; three stones per row points to Trinitarian completeness.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 28:17
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“the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby”
“topaz”
“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
“sapphire{or”
“There is gold”
“with each verse starting with each letter of the Hebrew alphabet”
“and engrave on them the names of the children of Israel:”
“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”
“says Yahweh of Armies, my own possession in the day that I make”
“tossed with storms”