16 It shall be square and doubled, a span[a] its length and a span its breadth. 17 (A)You shall set in it four rows of stones. A row of sardius,[b] topaz, and carbuncle shall be the first row; 18 and the second row an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond;

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  1. Exodus 28:16 A span was about 9 inches or 22 centimeters
  2. Exodus 28:17 The identity of some of these stones is uncertain

16 It is to be square—a span[a] long and a span wide—and folded double. 17 Then mount four rows of precious stones(A) on it. The first row shall be carnelian, chrysolite(B) and beryl; 18 the second row shall be turquoise, lapis lazuli and emerald;

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  1. Exodus 28:16 That is, about 9 inches or about 23 centimeters