They made the onyx stones, enclosed in settings of gold filigree, and engraved like the engravings of a signet, according to the names of the sons of Israel.
Those that wear robes of honour must look upon them as clothes of service; from those upon whom honour is put, service is expected. The Son of man Himself came not to be ministered unto, but to minister. And mark how each account of these garments ends with 'as the Lord commanded Moses', a pattern for all God's ministers, to make His word their rule in all their ministrations.
AI summary
Commenting on Exodus 39:1-31
And they wrought onyx stones inclosed in ouches of gold, graven, as signets are graven, with the names of the children of Israel. (b) That is, of very fine and curious workmanship.
Onyx stones - Possibly the Egyptian pebble. See Exo 25:7, and Exo 28:17, etc.