Thematic Bible: Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
Thematic Bible
Precious stones » Art of engraving upon, early known to the jews
According to the work of an engraver in stone, as the engravings of a seal, shalt thou engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel; surrounded by enclosures of gold shalt thou make them.
And the stones shall be according to the names of the children of Israel, twelve, according to their names, engraved as a seal: every one according to his name shall they be for the twelve tribes.
And thou shalt take two onyx stones, and engrave on them the names of the children of Israel: