Exodus 28:9 nasb — "You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel,

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""You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel,"

— Exodus 28:9, NASB

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Exodus 28 — Context

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"They shall also make the ephod of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen, the work of the skillful workman.

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"It shall have two shoulder pieces joined to its two ends, that it may be joined.

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"The skillfully woven band, which is on it, shall be like its workmanship, of the same material: of gold, of blue and purple and scarlet material and fine twisted linen.

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"You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel,

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

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"As a jeweler engraves a signet, you shall engrave the two stones according to the names of the sons of Israel; you shall set them in filigree settings of gold.

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"You shall put the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, as stones of memorial for the sons of Israel, and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on 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 NASB reads: “"You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons 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 (NASB): “"You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons 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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