Exodus 28:10
New International Version
in the order of their birth—six names on one stone and the remaining six on the other.

New Living Translation
Six names will be on each stone, arranged in the order of the births of the original sons of Israel.

English Standard Version
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, in the order of their birth.

Berean Standard Bible
six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth.

King James Bible
Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

New King James Version
six of their names on one stone and six names on the other stone, in order of their birth.

New American Standard Bible
six of their names on the one stone and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, according to their birth.

NASB 1995
six of their names on the one stone and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, according to their birth.

NASB 1977
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, according to their birth.

Legacy Standard Bible
six of their names on the one stone and the names of the remaining six on the second stone, according to their birth.

Amplified Bible
six of their names on one stone and the remaining six names on the other stone, arranged in the order of their births.

Christian Standard Bible
six of their names on the first stone and the remaining six names on the second stone, in the order of their birth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
six of their names on the first stone and the remaining six names on the second stone, in the order of their birth.

American Standard Version
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, according to their birth.

English Revised Version
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, according to their birth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
in birth order-six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other.

Good News Translation
in the order of their birth, with six on one stone and six on the other.

International Standard Version
six of their names on one stone, and the six remaining names on the other stone. Engrave them according to their order of birth.

Majority Standard Bible
six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth.

NET Bible
six of their names on one stone, and the six remaining names on the second stone, according to the order of their birth.

New Heart English Bible
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, in the order of their birth.

Webster's Bible Translation
Six of their names on one stone, and the six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

World English Bible
Six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, in the order of their birth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
six of their names on the first stone, and the names of the remaining six on the second stone, according to their births;

Young's Literal Translation
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the second stone, according to their births;

Smith's Literal Translation
Six from their names upon the one stone, and the six remaining names upon the second stone, according to their generations.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Six names on one stone, and the other six on the other, according to the order of their birth.

Catholic Public Domain Version
six names on one stone, and the remaining six on the other, according to the order of their birth.

New American Bible
six of their names on one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, in the order of their birth.

New Revised Standard Version
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the remaining six on the other stone, in the order of their birth.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Six of their names on one stone, and the other remaining six on the other stone, according to their birth;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Six of their names engrave on one stone and the six names that remain engrave on the other stone, according to their births.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
six of their names on the one stone, and the names of the six that remain on the other stone, according to their birth.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Six names on the first stone, and the other six names on the second stone, according to their births.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Ephod
9Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel: 10six of their names on one stone and the remaining six on the other, in the order of their birth. 11Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a gem cutter engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in gold filigree settings.…

Cross References
Numbers 1:4-16
And one man from each tribe, the head of each family, must be there with you. / These are the names of the men who are to assist you: From the tribe of Reuben, Elizur son of Shedeur; / from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; ...

Numbers 2:1-34
Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, ...

Numbers 7:1-89
On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. / And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. / They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle. ...

Numbers 10:14-28
First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. / Nethanel son of Zuar was over the division of the tribe of Issachar, / and Eliab son of Helon was over the division of the tribe of Zebulun. ...

Numbers 26:1-65
After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...

Deuteronomy 27:12-13
“When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount Gerizim to bless the people: Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Joseph, and Benjamin. / And these tribes shall stand on Mount Ebal to deliver the curse: Reuben, Gad, Asher, Zebulun, Dan, and Naphtali.

Joshua 4:1-9
When the whole nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD said to Joshua, / “Choose twelve men from among the people, one from each tribe, / and command them: ‘Take up for yourselves twelve stones from the middle of the Jordan where the priests were standing, carry them with you, and set them down in the place where you spend the night.’” ...

Joshua 13:7-33
Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.” / The other half of Manasseh, along with the Reubenites and Gadites, had received the inheritance Moses had given them beyond the Jordan to the east, just as Moses the servant of the LORD had assigned to them: / The area from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley, along with the city in the middle of the valley, the whole plateau of Medeba as far as Dibon, ...

Joshua 18:1-10
Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, / there were still seven tribes of Israel who had not yet received their inheritance. / So Joshua said to the Israelites, “How long will you put off entering and possessing the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you? ...

1 Kings 18:31
And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.”

1 Chronicles 2:1-2
These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.

1 Chronicles 12:23-40
Now these are the numbers of men armed for battle who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul’s kingdom over to him, in accordance with the word of the LORD: / From Judah: 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spears. / From Simeon: 7,100 mighty men of valor, ready for battle. ...

1 Chronicles 27:16-22
These officers were in charge of the tribes of Israel: Over the Reubenites was Eliezer son of Zichri; over the Simeonites was Shephatiah son of Maacah; / over Levi was Hashabiah son of Kemuel; over Aaron was Zadok; / over Judah was Elihu, one of David’s brothers; over Issachar was Omri son of Michael; ...

Ezekiel 48:1-29
“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...

Revelation 7:4-8
And I heard the number of those who were sealed, 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel: / From the tribe of Judah 12,000 were sealed, from the tribe of Reuben 12,000, from the tribe of Gad 12,000, / from the tribe of Asher 12,000, from the tribe of Naphtali 12,000, from the tribe of Manasseh 12,000, ...


Treasury of Scripture

Six of their names on one stone, and the other six names of the rest on the other stone, according to their birth.

according to their birth

Exodus 1:1-4
Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob…

Genesis 43:33
And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.

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Exodus 28
1. Aaron and his sons are set apart for the priest's office
2. Holy garments are appointed
6. The ephod and girdle
15. The breast-plate with twelve precious stones
30. The Urim and Thummim
31. The robe of the ephod, with pomegranates and bells
36. The plate of the mitre
39. The embroidered coat
40. The garments for Aaron's sons














six of their names
The number six in biblical numerology often represents humanity, as man was created on the sixth day. Here, the "names" refer to the names of the sons of Israel, the patriarchs of the twelve tribes. Names in Hebrew culture are deeply significant, often reflecting character or destiny. The engraving of these names on stones signifies the enduring covenant between God and His people, emphasizing the personal and communal identity of the Israelites.

on one stone
Stones in the ancient Near East were often used as memorials or witnesses to significant events or covenants. The use of stones here symbolizes permanence and strength. The singular "one stone" suggests unity among the tribes, despite their individual identities. This unity is crucial for the collective identity of Israel as God's chosen people.

and the remaining six on the other
The division of the names into two groups of six may symbolize balance and equality among the tribes. Each stone bearing six names suggests that no tribe is more important than another, reinforcing the idea of equal representation before God. This division also reflects the order and structure that God desires for His people.

in the order of their birth
The phrase "in the order of their birth" indicates a respect for the natural order established by God. Birth order in ancient cultures often determined inheritance rights and social status. By inscribing the names in this order, the text acknowledges the historical and familial realities of the tribes, while also highlighting God's sovereign plan in the history of Israel. This order serves as a reminder of God's providence and the unfolding of His promises through generations.

(10) The other six names of the rest.--Heb., the remaining six names. Either Levi was omitted, or Joseph's name took the place of Ephraim's and Manasseh's.

According to their birth--i.e., in the order of their seniority.

Verse 10. - The other six names of the rest. Literally, "The remaining six names." According to their birth - i.e., in the order of seniority - or perhaps, in the order observed in Exodus 1:2-4, where the children of the two legitimate wives are given the precedence.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
six
שִׁשָּׁה֙ (šiš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

of their names
מִשְּׁמֹתָ֔ם (miš·šə·mō·ṯām)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8034: A name

on
עַ֖ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

one
הָאֶחָ֑ת (hā·’e·ḥāṯ)
Article | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

stone
הָאֶ֣בֶן (hā·’e·ḇen)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 68: A stone

and the remaining
הַנּוֹתָרִ֛ים (han·nō·w·ṯā·rîm)
Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve

six
הַשִּׁשָּׁ֧ה (haš·šiš·šāh)
Article | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number)

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the other,
הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית (haš·šê·nîṯ)
Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

in the order of their birth.
כְּתוֹלְדֹתָֽם׃ (kə·ṯō·wl·ḏō·ṯām)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8435: Descent, family, history


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