Exodus 39:12 cpdv — in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst;

Catholic Public Domain Version

"in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst; "

— Exodus 39:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 39 — Context

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with four equal sides, doubled, of the measure of the palm of a hand.

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And he set four rows of gems in it. In the first row was a sardius stone, a topaz, an emerald;

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in the second was a garnet, a sapphire, and a jasper;

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in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst;

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in the fourth was a chrysolite, an onyx, and a beryl, surrounded and enclosed in gold by their rows.

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And these twelve stones were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with a single name.

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They also made, in the breastplate, little chains linked to one another, from the purest gold,

Exodus 39:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:12 say?
Exodus 39:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst; ”
Where is Exodus 39:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, verse 12.
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 39:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:12 in?
Exodus 39:12 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 39:12?
Exodus 39:12 reads (CPDV): “in the third was a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst; ” 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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