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Objects

cornelian

A precious stone. Two cornelians engraved with the names of the sons of Israel sit on the ephod's shoulder-straps; a cornelian is also in the fourth row of the breastplate of judgement, with beryl and jasper.

Category

Objects

First mention

Genesis 2:12

Tags

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Genesis 2Exodus 25, 28Precious stonePriestly garment

Scripture references

  • Genesis 2:12

    The gold of this country is pure; bdellium and cornelian stone are found there.

  • Exodus 25:7

    cornelian and other stones to be set in the ephod and breastplate.

  • Exodus 28:9

    You will then take two cornelians and engrave them with the names of the sons of Israel,

  • Exodus 35:9

    cornelian and other stones to be set in the ephod and breastplate.