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Exodus 39:6 Cross-References
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“And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.”
Exodus 39:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 39:6
The onyx stones engraved with Israel's tribal names, set in gold (שֹׁהַם, shoham, onyx), were 'graven, as signets are graven' (פִּתּוּחֵי חֹתָם, pituche chotam, engravings of a seal). Signet engravings denote ownership and authority—Israel belongs to God, sealed by covenant. The stones' permanence contrasts with human fickleness; the names engraved on unchanging stone symbolize God's unbreakable covenant promises. These stones on the priest's shoulders prefigure Christ bearing His elect perpetually before the Father (John 10:28-29; Hebrews 7:25).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 39:6
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“and engrave on them the names of the children of Israel:”
“the garden of God; every precious stone adorned you: ruby”
“with the precious onyx”
“and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.”
“and stones to be set for the ephod and for the breastplate.”