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Exodus 25

Exodus 25:32

The Lampstand · Exodus 25:31–40
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Translations

Modern
Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.
Traditional
And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side:
Literal
And six branches shall come out from its sides, three branches out of the one side of the lampstand, and three branches of the lampstand out of the second side.
Latin
Sex calami egredientur de lateribus, tres ex uno latere, et tres ex altero.

Original

Hebrew
English
Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.

Notes

Exodus 25:31–39

The lampstand of pure, hammered gold stood on the south side of the tabernacle (26:35). It symbolized God's presence with his people.

The lamps were flat dishes holding olive oil (25:37). A wick extended into the oil and hung from a lip on one side of the dish. The dishes sat on upturned almond blossoms (25:33). The priests positioned them so that all their wicks faced the room's center (25:37).

The total number of lamps is unclear. Exodus 25:37 mentions seven lamps, but there seem to be 22 lamp cups in 25:33–34.

Events

Parallels

Exodus 37:17–24 Numbers 8:1–4

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Branch Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Menorah Tabernacle

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Form of Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Made After Divine Pattern Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Gold used in the Arts: The Lampstands Made of, for the Tabernacle Tabernacle: The Furniture of