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Exodus 35:9
9onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece.
Exodus 35:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And onyx stones, and stones to be set for the ephod, and for the breastplate.
- New International Version (NIV)and onyx stones and other gems to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and onyx stones and stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastpiece.
- New King James Version (NKJV)onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate.
Context of Exodus 35:9
7tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; acacia wood; 8olive oil for the lamps; spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense; onyx stones, and other gemstones to be set in the ephod and the priest’s chestpiece. 10“Come, all of you who are gifted craftsmen. Construct everything that the Lord has commanded: 11the Tabernacle and its sacred tent, its covering, clasps, frames, crossbars, posts, and bases;
Read all of Exodus 35Exodus 35:9 word by word
וְאַ֨בְנֵי־שֹׁ֔הַם וְאַבְנֵ֖י מִלֻּאִ֑ים לָאֵפ֖וֹד וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Exodus 35:9
- Exodus 25:5tanned ram skins and fine goatskin leather; acacia wood;
- Exodus 28:9“Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.
- Exodus 39:6They mounted the two onyx stones in settings of gold filigree. The stones were engraved with the names of the tribes of Israel, just as a seal is engraved.
Commentaries on Exodus 35:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Onyx stones - See Exodus 25:7.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 4-19Verses 4-19 The tabernacle was to be dedicated to the honour of God, and used in his service; and therefore what was brought for it, was an offering to the Lord. The rule is, Whosoever is of a willing heart, let him bring. All that were skilful must work. God dispenses his gifts; and as every man hath received, so he must minister, 1Pe 4:10. Those that were rich, must bring in materials to work on; those that were skilful, must serve the tabernacle with…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 4-35Much of the report about building the Tent of Meeting repeats what 25:1–31:18 said. There is a change from the imperative mood to the indicative, and there are certain changes in the order. This repetition emphasizes that the work was done exactly as God commanded (see 40:16). The people had tried to secure God's presence their own way with the gold calf, which led to disaster. Now, by following God's way, they received blessings (40:34–38).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-351. Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel, &c.--On the occasion referred to in the opening of this chapter, the Israelites were specially reminded of the design to erect a magnificent tabernacle for the regular worship of God, as well as of the leading articles that were required to furnish that sacred edifice [Ex 35:11-19]. (See on Ex 25:1-40; Ex 27:1-21; Ex 30:1-31:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Exodus 35
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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