Exodus 39:6
And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
Onyx stones - Possibly the Egyptian pebble. See Exo 25:7, and Exo 28:17, etc.
In this account of the making of the priests' garments, according to the instructions given (ch. 28), we may observe, 1. That the priests' garments are called here clothes of service, Exo 39:1. Note,…
The two onyx stones on the shoulder-straps, engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel. V.6 abridged from Exo 28:9-11; v.7a = Exo 28:12 a; Exo 28:12 b omitted.
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