Numbers 8:1

The Lampstand · Numbers 8:1–4
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Translations

Modern
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Traditional
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Literal
And YHWH spoke to Moses, saying,
Latin
Locutusque est Dominus ad Moysen, dicens:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the LORD said to Moses,

Notes

These verses give specific instructions for placing the lampstand (Hebrew menorah) in the tabernacle. The lampstand (see Exodus 25:31–40). It was made with branches shaped like a stylized tree.

The inside of the tabernacle had no windows, so it was dark. The light from the lampstand helped the priests carry out their duties.

Parallels

Exodus 25:31–40 Exodus 37:17–24

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of