New American Standard Bible 1995

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Exodus

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and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.

Lexicon

Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
and the fourth fourth Adjective H7243 הָֽרְבִיעִ֔י ha·re·vi·'i,
Analysis:

Four: The world, four is the global number

The number "four" has a global or relates to the world. There are some common and similar expressions in the Scripture, which are "the four winds of the heavens" or "the four corners of the earth" or "the four ends of the heavens."  Each of these expressions relate to the earth or the world in a collective manner. In the book of Daniel chapter 2, one reads about a dream which Nebuchadnezzar dreamed. In this dream, he saw an image set up and this image had four distinct parts. Each of these parts represented an empire which ruled over the world.

In the book of Deuteronomy chapter 22, Israel is told to make a four-corner garment and place a tzitzit upon each corner. The tzitzit represents the Biblical commandments of the Torah (see Numbers chapter 15). These commandments are understood as being a framework for life in this world, as when one dies, the tzitzit are removed from one's four corner garment for burial. 

In the books of Ezekiel and Revelation, one encounters the four beasts, which are in the heavens and never cease to praise HaShem. It is understood that the four beasts who continuously say, "Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God of Hosts, Who was and is and is to come" (see Revelation 4:6-9) are related to the will of God for all the world (His creation). In a similar manner, one of the Seraphim called to another saying, "Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, all of the earth (shall be) with His Glory." 

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row, a row Noun H2905 וְהַטּוּר֙ ve·hat·tur
a beryl, (a precious stone) perhaps yellow jasper Noun H8658 תַּרְשִׁ֥ישׁ tar·shish
an onyx, (a gem) perhaps an onyx Noun H7718 שֹׁ֖הַם sho·ham
and a jasper. jasper Noun H3471 וְיָשְׁפֵ֑ה ve·ya·she·feh;
They were set to turn about, go around, surround H5437    
in gold gold Noun H2091 זָהָ֖ב za·hav
filigree checkered or plaited work Noun H4865 מִשְׁבְּצֹ֥ות mish·be·tzo·vt
[settings] when they were mounted. setting (of jewels) Noun H4396 בְּמִלֻּאֹתָֽם׃ be·mil·lu·'o·tam.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.
King James Bible and And the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when jasper: they were mounted.inclosed in ouches of gold in their inclosings.
Hebrew Greek English and the fourth row, a beryl, an onyx, and a jasper. They were set in gold filigree settings when they were mounted.