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Selected Verse: Exodus 35:27 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ex 35:27 |
King James |
And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate; |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| The precious stones Exo 28:9 and spices were contributed by the rulers, who were more wealthy than the other Israelites. |
| Commentary on the Old Testament, by Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch [1857-78] |
| The precious stones for the robes of the high priest, and the spices for the incense and anointing oil, were presented by the princes of the congregation, who had such costly things in their possession. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| The rulers brought onyx stones - These being persons of consequence, might be naturally expected to furnish the more scarce and costly articles. See how all join in this service! The men worked and brought offerings, the women spun and brought their ornaments, the rulers united with them, and delivered up their jewels! and all the children of Israel brought a willing offering unto the Lord, Exo 36:29. |
9 And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel:
29 And they were coupled beneath, and coupled together at the head thereof, to one ring: thus he did to both of them in both the corners.