Exodus 28:21 bbe — The jewels are to be twelve in number, for the names of the children of Israel; every jewel having the name of one of t…

Bible in Basic English

"The jewels are to be twelve in number, for the names of the children of Israel; every jewel having the name of one of the twelve tribes cut on it as on a stamp."

— Exodus 28:21, Bible in Basic English

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    “The stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, everyone according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes.”

Exodus 28 — Context

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The second, a ruby, a sapphire, and an onyx;

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The third, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

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The fourth, a topaz, a beryl, and a jasper; they are to be fixed in twisted frames of gold.

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The jewels are to be twelve in number, for the names of the children of Israel; every jewel having the name of one of the twelve tribes cut on it as on a stamp.

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And you are to make two chains of gold, twisted like cords, to be fixed to the priest's bag.

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And put two gold rings on the two ends of the bag.

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Put the two gold chains on the two rings at the ends of the bag;

Exodus 28:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:21 say?
Exodus 28:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The jewels are to be twelve in number, for the names of the children of Israel; every jewel having the name of one of the twelve tribes cut on it as on a stamp.”
Where is Exodus 28:21 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 21.
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 28:21.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:21 in?
Exodus 28:21 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 28:21?
Exodus 28:21 reads (BBE): “The jewels are to be twelve in number, for the names of the children of Israel; every jewel having the name of one of the twelve tribes cut on it as on a stamp.” 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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