Exodus 39:9 kjv — It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, bei…

King James Version

"It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled."

— Exodus 39:9, King James Version

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Exodus 39 — Context

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And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel.

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And he put them on the shoulders of the ephod, that they should be stones for a memorial to the children of Israel; as the Lord commanded Moses.

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And he made the breastplate of cunning work, like the work of the ephod; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

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It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.

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And they set in it four rows of stones: the first row was a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this was the first row.

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And the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.

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And the third row, a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

Exodus 39:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 39:9 say?
Exodus 39:9 in the King James Version reads: “It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.”
Where is Exodus 39:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 39:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 39, 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 39:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 39:9 in?
Exodus 39:9 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 39:9?
Exodus 39:9 reads (KJV): “It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being doubled.” 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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