Exodus 39:14

What does Exodus 39:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 39:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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 according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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 according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

There were twelve stones for the twelve tribes of Israel; on every one the name of one of the tribes of Israel was cut, like the cutting of a stamp.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the stones, according to the names of the sons of Israel, are twelve, according to their names, openings of a signet, each according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the twelve stones, were engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, each one with its several name.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the stones were according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, engraved as a seal, every one according to his name, for the twelve tribes.

Context

v.13and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper: they were inclosed in inclosings of gold in their settings.

v.14This passage

v.15And they made upon the breastplate chains like cords, of wreathen work of pure gold.

Cross references

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  • Revelation 21:12

    having a wall great and high; having twelve gates, and at the gates twelve angels; and names written thereon, which are the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel:

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