King James Version
Exodus 28:16 in the King James Version says “Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 28 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.”
Exodus 28:16 · KJV
And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.
And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet , and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it.
Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.
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
And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
KJV Study — Public Domain
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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