Exodus 25:37

The Lampstand · Exodus 25:31–40
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Translations

Modern
Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.
Traditional
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
Literal
And you shall make its seven lamps; and he shall cause its lamps to go up and they shall give light on the side of its face.
Latin
Facies et lucernas septem, et pones eas super candelabrum, ut luceant ex adverso.

Original

Hebrew
English
Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.

Notes

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 Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Light Menorah Tabernacle

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Held Seven Golden Lamps Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Made After Divine Pattern Candlestick used for Holding: Lamps Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Gold used in the Arts: The Lampstands Made of, for the Tabernacle Lamps used for Lighting: The Tabernacle Tabernacle: The Furniture of