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Exodus 35:27

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 35:27 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
Exodus 35:27 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 35

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
24Every one that did offer an offering of silver and brass brought Jehovah`s offering; and every man, with whom was found acacia wood for any work of the service, brought it.
25And all the women that were wise-hearted did spin with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, and the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.
26And all the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats` [hair].
27And the rulers brought the onyx stones, and the stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate;
28and the spice, and the oil; for the light, and for the anointing oil, and for the sweet incense.
29The children of Israel brought a freewill-offering unto Jehovah; every man and woman, whose heart made them willing to bring for all the work, which Jehovah had commanded to be made by Moses.
30And Moses said unto the children of Israel, See, Jehovah hath called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, etc.] Or “stones of fillings” f990, to be set in ouches, and fill them up, as stones set in rings do: for the ephod, and for the breastplate; the onyx stones were for the shoulder pieces of the ephod; and the other stones were for the breastplate of judgment, and both to be borne by the high priest, for a memorial of the children of Israel before the Lord, whose names were engraven on these stones: the rulers are mentioned last, as bringing their offerings: the reason of which may not be, because they were backward to it, for they might offer earlier, though recorded last; or if they offered last, it might be because they brought…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“The precious stones Exodus 28:9 and spices were contributed by the rulers, who were more wealthy than the other Israelites. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Exo 35:9; Ch1 29:6; Ezr 2:68 Exodus 35:28”
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Keil & Delitzsch
C. F. Keil & F. Delitzsch · Commentary on the Old Testament · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. Exodus 35:30”
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