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Exodus 25

Exodus 25:35

The Lampstand · Exodus 25:31–40
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Translations

Modern
For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.
Traditional
And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the candlestick.
Literal
And a bud under two branches from it, and a bud under two branches from it, and a bud under two branches from it, for the six branches going out from the lampstand.
Latin
Sphærulæ sub duobus calamis per tria loca, qui simul sex fiunt procedentes de hastili uno.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.

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