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Exodus 37

Exodus 37:24

The Lampstand · Exodus 37:17–24
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Translations

Modern
He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold.
Traditional
Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
Literal
Of a talent of pure gold he made it, and with all its vessels.
Latin
Talentum auri appendebat candelabrum cum omnibus vasis suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold.

Notes

Exodus 37:1–29

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.

Measurements

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

Parallels

Exodus 25:31–40 Numbers 8:1–4

Glossary

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

Topics

Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Made After Divine Pattern Gold used in the Arts: The Lampstands Made of, for the Tabernacle Weights: All Metals Were Given By