Exodus 37:23

The Lampstand · Exodus 37:17–24
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Translations

Modern
He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.
Traditional
And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.
Literal
And he made its seven lamps, and its wick trimmers, and its firepans of pure gold.
Latin
Fecit et lucernas septem cum emunctoriis suis, et vasa ubi ea, quæ emuncta sunt, extinguantur, de auro mundissimo.

Original

Hebrew
English
He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.

Notes

It says that Bezalel made the ark of the covenant and all the furnishings, as well as the courtyard and its furnishings (37:1, 10, 17, 25; 38:1, 8, 9, 18). But this probably means he was in charge and guided the other craftsmen and seamstresses.

Parallels

Exodus 25:31–40 Numbers 8:1–4

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Lamp, Lampstand Leviticus, Book of Menorah Tabernacle

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: had Snuffers of Gold Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Held Seven Golden Lamps Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Furniture of Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Made After Divine Pattern Gold used in the Arts: The Lampstands Made of, for the Tabernacle