And the stones shall be with the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, like the engravings of a signet; every one with his name shall they be according to the twelve tribes.
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Verse 21 is found in chapter 28 of Exodus. The ephod and breastpiece contain elements associated with the tribes of Israel. The priest symbolically carries the people before God and participates in the function of discernment.
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Compare Exodus 28:21 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
und sollen nach den zwölf Namen der Kinder Israel stehen, gegraben vom Steinschneider, daß auf einem jeglichen ein Namen stehe nach den zwölf Stämmen.
Y serán aquellas piedra según los nombres de los hijos de Israel, doce según sus nombres; como grabaduras de sello cada una con su nombre, vendrán a ser según las doce tribus.
Il y en aura douze, d'après les noms des fils d'Israël; elles seront gravées comme des cachets, chacune avec le nom de l'une des douze tribus. -
E sieno quelle pietre in numero di dodici, secondo i nomi de’ figliuoli d’Israele; abbia ciascuna il suo nome intagliato a lavoro d’intagli di suggello; e sieno per le dodici tribù.
E serão aquelas pedras segundo os nomes dos filhos de Israel, doze segundo os seus nomes; serão esculpidas como selos, cada uma com o seu nome, para as doze tribos.
這些寶石要有 以色列 十二個兒子的名字,如同刻印章,每一顆有自己的名字,代表十二個支派。
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