Exodus 28:17 nasb — "You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald;

NASB

""You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald;"

— Exodus 28:17, NASB

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Exodus 28 — Context

14

and two chains of pure gold; you shall make them of twisted cordage work, and you shall put the corded chains on the filigree settings.

15

"You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall make it: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen you shall make it.

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"It shall be square and folded double, a span in length and a span in width.

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"You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald;

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and the second row a turquoise, a sapphire and a diamond;

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and the third row a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst;

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and the fourth row a beryl and an onyx and a jasper; they shall be set in gold filigree.

Exodus 28:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:17 say?
Exodus 28:17 in the NASB reads: “"You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald;”
Where is Exodus 28:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 17.
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 28:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:17 in?
Exodus 28:17 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 28:17?
Exodus 28:17 reads (NASB): “"You shall mount on it four rows of stones; the first row shall be a row of ruby, topaz and emerald;” 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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