Exodus 35:8 kjv
And oil for the light, and spices for anointing oil, and for the sweet incense,
Exodus 35:8 nkjv
oil for the light, and spices for the anointing oil and for the sweet incense;
Exodus 35:8 niv
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;
Exodus 35:8 esv
oil for the light, spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense,
Exodus 35:8 nlt
olive oil for the lamps;
spices for the anointing oil and the fragrant incense;
Exodus 35 8 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Ex 25:7 | "Onyx stones, and stones to be set in the ephod and in the breastplate." | Initial call for these specific materials. |
| Ex 28:6-12 | "And they shall make the ephod... two onyx stones... names of the sons of Israel." | Details on the ephod with onyx stones. |
| Ex 28:15-21 | "You shall make a breastplate of judgment... twelve stones." | Details on the breastplate and its stones. |
| Ex 39:6-7 | "They prepared the onyx stones, set in settings of gold... memorial stones." | Fulfillment of the command for the ephod. |
| Ex 39:8-14 | "He made the breastpiece, embroidered like the ephod... four rows of stones." | Fulfillment of the command for the breastplate. |
| Lev 8:7-9 | "He put the ephod on him... he put the breastplate on him, and in the breastplate he put the Urim and the Thummim." | Moses clothing Aaron, signifying his office. |
| Ex 25:2 | "Tell the people of Israel to take for me an offering; from every man whose heart moves him you shall receive my offering." | Principle of freewill offering for sacred work. |
| Ex 35:5 | "Let every skillful person among you come and make all that the Lord has commanded." | Call for skilled artisans and their contribution. |
| Ex 35:27 | "The rulers brought onyx stones and the stones for setting, for the ephod and for the breastplate." | Confirmation that these precious items were provided. |
| 1 Chr 29:2-8 | "I have provided... for the house of my God, gold for the things of gold... onyx stones, stones for setting." | David's bountiful contributions for the Temple, mirroring Tabernacle provision. |
| Rev 21:19-20 | "The foundations of the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel: the first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire..." | Echoes precious stones in sacred contexts, like New Jerusalem's foundations. |
| Heb 9:1-5 | "For a tent was prepared, the first section... behind the second curtain was a tent called the Most Holy Place..." | Enumerates Tabernacle components, including the High Priest's garments implicitly. |
| Heb 7:26-28 | "For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained..." | Jesus as the perfect, eternal High Priest, fulfilling the Levitical role. |
| Ex 28:12 | "And Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD on his two shoulders for memorial." | Significance of bearing Israel's names. |
| Ex 28:29 | "So Aaron shall bear the names of the sons of Israel in the breastpiece of judgment on his heart when he goes into the Holy Place, as a memorial before the LORD continually." | Significance of bearing names on the heart. |
| Ex 31:3-5 | "I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship..." | Divine enablement for the artisans making these items. |
| Isa 60:13 | "The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, the cypress, the plane, and the pine, to beautify the place of my sanctuary, and I will make the place of my feet glorious." | General principle of adorning God's sanctuary with beauty. |
| 1 Pet 2:9 | "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession..." | Believers as a spiritual priesthood, building on the OT paradigm. |
| Ex 12:35-36 | "The people of Israel had also done as Moses told them... plundered the Egyptians." | Possible source of the valuable materials from Egypt. |
| Zech 3:8-9 | "I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day. In that day, declares the LORD of hosts, every one of you will invite his neighbor to come under his vine and under his fig tree.” | Foreshadowing of future removal of iniquity by High Priest figure. |
Exodus 35 verses
Exodus 35 8 Meaning
Exodus 35:8 lists specific, high-value materials required for the construction of the priestly garments: "onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate." This verse emphasizes the precise, costly, and consecrated nature of the contributions necessary for the High Priest's sacred vestments, which were central to Israel's worship and the High Priest's role in approaching God on behalf of the nation.
Exodus 35 8 Context
Exodus 35:8 appears within the detailed account of the Tabernacle's construction. After God reiterated the covenant and the command to observe the Sabbath (Ex 35:1-3), Moses gathered the entire Israelite community and called for freewill offerings to construct the Tabernacle and its sacred furnishings (Ex 35:4-9). This verse specifically lists highly valuable and precise materials—onyx stones and other setting stones—designated for the critical components of the High Priest's attire: the ephod and the breastplate. The broader context includes the initial divine instructions for these items (Ex 28) and the subsequent skilled craftsmanship and actual construction (Ex 39). Historically and culturally, such precious stones symbolized wealth, power, and divine favor in the ancient Near East, often adorning kings and religious figures. The Israelites' contribution of these costly items demonstrated their commitment to God's dwelling place among them, following their release from Egypt, potentially utilizing the spoil obtained during the Exodus.
Exodus 35 8 Word analysis
- and (וְ - ve-): A simple conjunctive prefix, linking this particular category of material to the preceding list of various metals, fabrics, and woods. It signifies that these stones are an additional, equally vital component of the required offerings.
- onyx stones (אַבְנֵי שֹׁהַם - avney shoham):
- `אַבְנֵי` (avney): Construct plural of `אֶבֶן` (ʾeven), meaning "stones of." This indicates a specific type of stone.
- `שֹׁהַם` (shoham): The traditional translation is "onyx." While precise identification in antiquity can be debated among mineralogists (sometimes proposed as beryl, chrysoprase, or even lapis lazuli due to its translucency), "onyx" typically refers to a form of chalcedony with parallel bands of colors. Its hardness and beauty made it a highly valued gemstone. These two onyx stones, according to Ex 28:9-12, were placed on the shoulder pieces of the ephod, engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel (six on each). This bore symbolic significance: the High Priest literally carried the weight and identity of the entire nation upon his shoulders as he approached God, serving as a constant reminder and memorial.
- and stones (וְאַבְנֵי - ve'avney): Another conjunctive "and" followed by "stones of," indicating a second distinct category of stones, different from the onyx.
- to be set (מִלֻּאִים - millu'im):
- Literal meaning: "fulfillments," "fillings," or "settings." This term describes stones that were specifically prepared for insertion into bezels or settings, implying a meticulous craftsmanship and secure enclosure.
- Significance: In Ex 28:17-20, twelve distinct types of precious stones (e.g., ruby, emerald, sapphire) were individually set in gold settings on the breastplate, each representing one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This detail highlights the exquisite artistry, precision, and immense value attributed to the breastplate. The "settings" ensured each stone's prominence and permanence.
- for the ephod (לָאֵפוֹד - la'ephod):
- `לָ` (la): A preposition meaning "for" or "to."
- `אֵפוֹד` ('ephod): The sacred priestly vestment, an apron-like garment made of blue, purple, scarlet yarn, fine twined linen, and gold threads. It was a primary garment worn by the High Priest. While this verse notes general stones for the ephod, the onyx stones were particularly for its shoulders (Ex 28:9). The ephod symbolized the High Priest's representational and mediating role between God and Israel, serving as an implement for divine inquiry.
- and for the breastplate (וְלַחֹשֶׁן - velakhoshen):
- `וְלָ` (vela): "and for the."
- `חֹשֶׁן` (choshen): The "breastplate," specifically known as the breastpiece of judgment (`חֹשֶׁן מִשְׁפָּט`, choshen mishpat). Worn over the ephod, it held the twelve precious stones corresponding to the tribes of Israel, along with the Urim and Thummim.
- Significance: This was the most symbolically significant part of the High Priest's attire. By wearing the breastplate over his heart, with the names of the tribes etched on the stones, the High Priest bore Israel into God's presence, signifying constant remembrance, intercession, and divine guidance (through the Urim and Thummim) on matters of justice. The twelve distinct stones emphasized the completeness and individual representation of God's chosen people.
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