Exodus 28:16 kjv — Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.

King James Version

"Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof."

— Exodus 28:16, King James Version

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Exodus 28 — Context

13

And thou shalt make ouches of gold;

14

And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches.

15

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.

16

Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.

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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.

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And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

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And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

Exodus 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:16 say?
Exodus 28:16 in the King James Version reads: “Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.”
Where is Exodus 28:16 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 16.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 28:16.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:16 in?
Exodus 28:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 28:16?
Exodus 28:16 reads (KJV): “Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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