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Exodus 25

Exodus 25:39

The Lampstand · Exodus 25:31–40
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Translations

Modern
The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold.
Traditional
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
Literal
Of a talent of pure gold it shall be made, with all these vessels.
Latin
Omne pondus candelabri cum universis vasis suis habebit talentum auri purissimi.

Original

Hebrew
English
The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold.

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

Measurements

  • a talent of pure gold: About 75.4 lb (34.2 kg)

Parallels

Exodus 37:17–24 Numbers 8:1–4

Glossary

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

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Weighed a Talent of Gold Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Made After Divine Pattern Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Gold: Vessels and Utensils Made of, for the Tabernacle Tabernacle: The Furniture of