Exodus 28:11
“With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be set in ouches of gold.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
With the work of an engraver in stone,.... Not in common but precious stones: Moses was not to do this himself, as it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 28:1-43
(Compare Exo. 39:1-31.) Moses is now commanded to commit all that pertains to the offerings made to the Lord in the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Like the engravings of a signet - So signets or seals were in use at this time, and engraving on precious stones was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 28:6-14
Directions are here given concerning the ephod, which was the outmost garment of the high priest. Linen ephods were worn…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the engravings of a signet Seal engraving of precious stones was an art practised from very remote times in both…
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