Exodus 28:9 asv — And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: "

— Exodus 28:9, American Standard Version

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Exodus 28 — Context

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And they shall make the ephod of gold, of blue, and purple, scarlet, and fine twined linen, the work of the skilful workman.

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It shall have two shoulder-pieces joined to the two ends thereof, that it may be joined together.

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And the skilfully woven band, which is upon it, wherewith to gird it on, shall be like the work thereof and of the same piece; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

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And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:

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six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, according to their birth.

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With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be inclosed in settings of gold.

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And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before Jehovah upon his two shoulders for a memorial.

Exodus 28:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 28:9 say?
Exodus 28:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: ”
Where is Exodus 28:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 28:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 28, verse 9.
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 28:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 28:9 in?
Exodus 28:9 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 28:9?
Exodus 28:9 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: ” 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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