Thematic Bible: Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
Thematic Bible
Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
With the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave the two stones, according to the names of the children of Israel: thou shalt make them to be inclosed in settings of gold.
And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names; like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name, they shall be for the twelve tribes.
And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and grave on them the names of the children of Israel: