Exodus 28:21

God's Word

The stones correspond to the 12 sons of Israel, by name, each stone engraved (like a signet ring) with the name of one of the 12 tribes.

Cross References

1 Kings 18:31

Elijah took 12 stones, one for each of the tribes named after Jacob’s sons. (The Lord had spoken his word to Jacob: “Your name will be Israel.”)

Job 19:24

I wish they were forever engraved on a rock with an iron stylus and lead.

Exodus 24:4

So Moses wrote down all the Lord’s words. Early the next morning he built an altar at the foot of the mountain and ⌞set up⌟ 12 sacred stones for the 12 tribes of Israel.

Exodus 28:11

Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the same way a jeweler engraves a signet ring. Mount them in gold settings,

Exodus 28:20

In the fourth row put beryl, onyx, and gray quartz. Mount them in gold settings.

Exodus 28:22

“For the breastplate make chains out of pure gold, twisted like ropes.

Zechariah 9:16

On that day the Lord their God will rescue them as the flock of his people. They will certainly sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.

Luke 22:30

You will eat and drink at my table in my kingdom. You will also sit on thrones and judge the twelve tribes of Israel.”

James 1:1

From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s faithful people  who have been scattered. Greetings.

Revelation 21:12

It had a large, high wall with 12 gates. Twelve angels were at the gates. The names of the 12 tribes of Israel were written on the gates.