Exodus 28:21

28:21 The stones are to be for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, according to the number of their names. Each name according to the twelve tribes is to be like the engravings of a seal.

Exodus 39:14

39:14 The stones were for the names of the sons of Israel, twelve, corresponding to the number of their names. Each name corresponding to one of the twelve tribes was like the engravings of a seal.


tn For clarity the words “the number of” have been supplied.

tn The phrase translated “the engravings of a seal” is an adverbial accusative of manner here.

tn The phrase “the number of” has been supplied.