King James Version
Exodus 39:13 in the King James Version says “And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 39 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.”
Exodus 39:13 · KJV
And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.
And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.
And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.
And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve , according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.
And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathen work of pure gold.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“they were inclosed”
H4142a reversal, i.e., the backside (of a gem), fold (of a double-leaved door), transmutation (of a name)
“of gold”
H2091gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
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