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Gems for the High Priest
Commentators explain that these specific gems were designated for the high priest's sacred garments: the ephod and the breastplate. While the exact identity of the 'onyx' stone is debated among scholars (with suggestions including sardonyx or beryl), its prominent placement signifies the great honor and responsibility of the high priest who represented the people before God.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 25:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
Yahweh had redeemed the Israelites from bondage. He had made a covenant with them and had given them laws. He had promised, on condition of their o…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 25:7
19th Century
Bishop
Onyx stones. —The Hebrew shoham is rendered here by “sard” (Septuagint), “sardonyx” (Vulgate and Josephus), and “beryl” (…
John Gill
On Exodus 25:7
17th Century
Pastor
Onyx stones
So called from their likeness to the nail of a man's finger: the Targum of Onkelos calls them stones of …
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 25:1–9
17th Century
Minister
God chose the people of Israel to be a peculiar people to himself, above all people, and he himself would be their King. He ordered a royal palace …