Exo 28:11 | NETfull | STEP | You are to engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel with the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a seal; you are to have them set in gold filigree settings.

Exodus 28:11

11 You are to engrave the two stones with the names of the sons of Israel with the work of an engraver in stone, like the engravings of a seal; ^{▼▼ Expert stone or gem engravers were used to engrave designs and names in identification seals of various sizes. It was work that skilled artisans did.} you are to have them set ^{▼▼ Or “you will mount them” (NRSV similar).} in gold filigree ^{▼▼ Or “rosettes,” shield-like frames for the stones. The Hebrew word means “to plait, checker.”} settings.