Exodus 28:9,30 - Compare All Versions
Exodus 28:9 NIV (New International Version)
“Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 NIV (New International Version)
Also put the Urim and the Thummim in the breastpiece, so they may be over Aaron’s heart whenever he enters the presence of the LORD. Thus Aaron will always bear the means of making decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the LORD.
Exodus 28:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
You shall take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And in the breastpiece of judgment you shall put the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be on Aaron’s heart, when he goes in before the LORD. Thus Aaron shall bear the judgment of the people of Israel on his heart before the LORD regularly.
Exodus 28:9 NLT (New Living Translation)
“Take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the tribes of Israel.
Exodus 28:30 NLT (New Living Translation)
Insert the Urim and Thummim into the sacred chestpiece so they will be carried over Aaron’s heart when he goes into the LORD’s presence. In this way, Aaron will always carry over his heart the objects used to determine the LORD’s will for his people whenever he goes in before the LORD.
Exodus 28:9 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
“Take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of Israel’s sons
Exodus 28:30 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Place the Urim and Thummim in the breastpiece for decisions, so that they will also be over Aaron’s heart whenever he comes before the LORD. Aaron will continually carry the means of decisions for the Israelites over his heart before the LORD.
Exodus 28:9 KJV (King James Version)
And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel
Exodus 28:30 KJV (King James Version)
And thou shalt put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim; and they shall be upon Aaron's heart, when he goeth in before the LORD: and Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel upon his heart before the LORD continually.
Exodus 28:9 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Then you shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 NKJV (New King James Version)
And you shall put in the breastplate of judgment the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be over Aaron’s heart when he goes in before the LORD. So Aaron shall bear the judgment of the children of Israel over his heart before the LORD continually.
Exodus 28:6-14 MSG (The Message)
“Have the Ephod made from gold; blue, purple, and scarlet material; and fine twisted linen by a skilled craftsman. Give it two shoulder pieces at two of the corners so it can be fastened. The decorated band on it is to be just like it and of one piece with it: made of gold; blue, purple, and scarlet material; and of fine twisted linen. Next take two onyx stones and engrave the names of the sons of Israel on them in the order of their birth, six names on one stone and the remaining six on the other. Engrave the names of the sons of Israel on the two stones the way a jeweler engraves a seal. Then mount the stones in settings of filigreed gold. Fasten the two stones on the shoulder pieces of the Ephod—they are memorial stones for the Israelites. Aaron will wear these names on his shoulders as a memorial before GOD. Make the settings of gold filigree. Make two chains of pure gold and braid them like cords, then attach the corded chains to the settings.
Exodus 28:29-30 MSG (The Message)
“Aaron will regularly carry the names of the sons of Israel on the Breastpiece of Judgment over his heart as he enters the Sanctuary into the presence of GOD for remembrance. Place the Urim and Thummim in the Breastpiece of Judgment. They will be over Aaron’s heart when he enters the presence of GOD. In this way Aaron will regularly carry the Breastpiece of Judgment into the presence of GOD.
Exodus 28:9 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
And you shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
And you shall put in the breastpiece of judgment the Urim and the Thummim, and they shall be over Aaron’s heart when he goes in before the LORD; and Aaron shall carry the judgment of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD continually.
Exodus 28:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)
You shall take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the [twelve] sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 AMP (Amplified Bible)
In the breastpiece of judgment you shall put the Urim (Lights) and the Thummim (Perfections) [to be used for determining God’s will in a matter]. They shall be over Aaron’s heart whenever he goes before the LORD, and Aaron shall always carry the judgment (verdict, judicial decisions) of the sons of Israel over his heart before the LORD.
Exodus 28:9 NET (New English Translation)
“You are to take two onyx stones and engrave on them the names of the sons of Israel
Exodus 28:30 NET (New English Translation)
“You are to put the Urim and the Thummim into the breastpiece of decision; and they are to be over Aaron’s heart when he goes in before the LORD. Aaron is to bear the decisions of the Israelites over his heart before the LORD continually.