Exodus 39:17 kjv — And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

King James Version

"And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate."

— Exodus 39:17, King James Version

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Exodus 39 — Context

14

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet, every one with his name, according to the twelve tribes.

15

And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, of wreathen work of pure gold.

16

And they made two ouches of gold, and two gold rings; and put the two rings in the two ends of the breastplate.

17

And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.

18

And the two ends of the two wreathen chains they fastened in the two ouches, and put them on the shoulderpieces of the ephod, before it.

19

And they made two rings of gold, and put them on the two ends of the breastplate, upon the border of it, which was on the side of the ephod inward.

20

And they made two other golden rings, and put them on the two sides of the ephod underneath, toward the forepart of it, over against the other coupling thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.

Exodus 39:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:17 say?
Exodus 39:17 in the King James Version reads: “And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.”
Where is Exodus 39:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, 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 39:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:17 in?
Exodus 39:17 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 39:17?
Exodus 39:17 reads (KJV): “And they put the two wreathen chains of gold in the two rings on the ends of the breastplate.” 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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