Exodus 39:9

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 39:9 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being double.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being double.

Exodus 39:9 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 39

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

6And they wrought the onyx stones, inclosed in settings of gold, graven with the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the children of Israel.

7And he put them on the shoulder-pieces of the ephod, to be stones of memorial for the children of Israel; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

8And he made the breastplate, the work of the skilful workman, like the work of the ephod; of gold, of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen.

9It was foursquare; they made the breastplate double: a span was the length thereof, and a span the breadth thereof, being double.

10And they set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius, topaz, and carbuncle was the first row;

11and the second row, an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;

12and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

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Sources and verification

Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
Last text and source check: 20 August 2026