Exodus 28:19
New International Version
the third row shall be jacinth, agate and amethyst;

New Living Translation
The third row will contain an orange jacinth, an agate, and a purple amethyst.

English Standard Version
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Berean Standard Bible
in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

King James Bible
And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

New King James Version
the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

New American Standard Bible
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

NASB 1995
and the third row a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst;

NASB 1977
and the third row a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst;

Legacy Standard Bible
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Amplified Bible
the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Christian Standard Bible
the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

American Standard Version
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Contemporary English Version
in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

English Revised Version
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
In the third row put jacinth, agate, and amethyst.

Good News Translation
in the third row, a turquoise, an agate, and an amethyst;

International Standard Version
the third row jacinth, agate, and amethyst;

Majority Standard Bible
in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

NET Bible
and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

New Heart English Bible
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Webster's Bible Translation
And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

World English Bible
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the third row [is] opal, agate, and amethyst;

Young's Literal Translation
and the third row is opal, agate, and amethyst;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the third row, amber, agate, and amethyst.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the third a ligurius, an agate, and an amethyst:

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the third, there shall be a zircon, an agate, and an amethyst.

New American Bible
in the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

New Revised Standard Version
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the third row a jacinth (zircon), carnelian, and an amethyst.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the third row, a jacinth and a chalcedony and a calf’s eye.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the third row, a ligure, an agate, an amethyst:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Breastpiece
18in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire, and a diamond; 19in the third row a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst; 20and in the fourth row a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. Mount these stones in gold filigree settings.…

Cross References
Revelation 21:19-20
The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.

Ezekiel 28:13
You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation.

Isaiah 54:11-12
“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. / I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

1 Kings 10:2
She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.

2 Chronicles 9:10-11
(The servants of Hiram and of Solomon who brought gold from Ophir also brought algum wood and precious stones. / The king made the algum wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had anything like them been seen in the land of Judah.)

Song of Solomon 5:14
His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is polished ivory bedecked with sapphires.

Job 28:16-19
It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. / Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ...

Genesis 2:12
And the gold of that land is pure, and bdellium and onyx are found there.

1 Chronicles 29:2
Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance.

2 Chronicles 3:6
He adorned the temple with precious stones for beauty, and its gold was from Parvaim.

Revelation 4:3
The One seated there looked like jasper and carnelian, and a rainbow that gleamed like an emerald encircled the throne.

Revelation 21:11
shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.

Isaiah 60:17
Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler.

1 Peter 2:5
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Matthew 13:45-46
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it.


Treasury of Scripture

And the third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst.

a ligure

Exodus 29:12
And thou shalt take of the blood of the bullock, and put it upon the horns of the altar with thy finger, and pour all the blood beside the bottom of the altar.

an agate

Isaiah 54:12
And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.

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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














the third row
This phrase refers to the arrangement of stones on the breastpiece of judgment worn by the High Priest. The breastpiece was a sacred garment, intricately designed as per God's instructions, and it held twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The "third row" indicates the specific placement of these stones, emphasizing the order and precision in God's design. This reflects the divine order and structure that God desires in worship and service, reminding believers of the importance of obedience and attention to detail in their spiritual lives.

a jacinth
The Hebrew word for "jacinth" is "leshem," which is often associated with a reddish-orange gemstone. In ancient times, jacinth was valued for its beauty and rarity. Its inclusion in the High Priest's breastpiece signifies the preciousness and unique identity of each tribe of Israel. Spiritually, it can symbolize the beauty and worth that God sees in each of His people, encouraging believers to recognize their value in God's eyes and to live lives that reflect His glory.

an agate
The term "agate" comes from the Hebrew word "shebo," which refers to a banded stone known for its variety of colors and patterns. Agate's diverse appearance can symbolize the diversity within the body of Christ, where each member has unique gifts and roles. Historically, agate was used for seals and ornaments, indicating its significance and durability. This reminds Christians of their role as living stones in God's spiritual house, called to be steadfast and to contribute to the unity and beauty of the church.

an amethyst
The Hebrew word for "amethyst" is "achlamah," a purple stone associated with royalty and nobility. Amethyst's rich color and rarity made it a symbol of wealth and power in ancient cultures. In the context of the High Priest's breastpiece, it represents the royal priesthood of believers, as described in 1 Peter 2:9. This stone encourages Christians to embrace their identity as children of the King, called to live lives of holiness and to serve as ambassadors of God's kingdom on earth.

Verse 19. - The third row a ligure, an agate, and an amethyst. The term "ligure" is unknown in modern mineralogy; and it is to the last degree uncertain what stone the ancients intended by their lingurium or lapis ligurius Some think that "jacinth," others that "tourmaline," is the stone here meant. A few suggest amber, but amber cannot receive an engraving. "Agate" and "amethyst" are generally allowed to be right translations.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
in the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֑י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

row
וְהַטּ֖וּר (wə·haṭ·ṭūr)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2905: A row, a wall

a jacinth,
לֶ֥שֶׁם (le·šem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3958: (a precious stone) perhaps amber or jacinth

an agate,
שְׁב֖וֹ (šə·ḇōw)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7618: (a precious stone) perhaps agate

and an amethyst;
וְאַחְלָֽמָה׃ (wə·’aḥ·lā·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 306: A gem, the amethyst


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