Translations
Modern
The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, they were two and ten, according to their names, the engravings of a signet, each one according to his name, for the two and ten tribes.
Latin
Ipsique lapides duodecim sculpti erant nominibus duodecim tribuum Israël, singuli per nomina singulorum.
Original
Hebrew
English
The twelve stones corresponded to the names of the sons of Israel. Each stone was engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Lebanon Leviticus, Book of Minerals and Metals Tabernacle
Topics
Breastplate: had Names of the Tribes Engraved on Precious Stones Engraving: On the Stones Set in the Priest's Breastplate Ephod: A Sacred Vestment Worn by the High Priest: The Making of Precious Stones used for Adorning the Breastplate of Judgment Priest: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Vestments of Priest: The Time of Moses: Vestments of Seal: A Stamp Used for Signifying Documents: Engraved Stones: Precious in the Breastplate and Ephod The Tribes of Israel: Names of, Engraven on the Breastplate of the High Priest