God's Word Translation

Exodus 39:12-16 God's Word Translation (GW)

12. In the third row they put jacinth, agate, and amethyst.

13. In the fourth row they put beryl, onyx, and gray quartz. The stones were mounted in gold settings.

14. They corresponded to the 12 sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved (like a signet ring) with the name of one of the 12 tribes.

15. For the breastplate they made chains out of pure gold, twisted like ropes.

16. They made two gold settings and two gold rings and attached the two rings to the ⌊top⌋ two corners of the breastplate.