Translations
Modern
And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Traditional
And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the Lord commanded Moses.
Literal
And Aaron did so. He lifted up the lamps toward the front face of the lampstand, as YHWH had commanded Moses.
Latin
Fecitque Aaron, et imposuit lucernas super candelabrum, ut præceperat Dominus Moysi.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded 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
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Cattle Deuteronomy, Book of Numbers, Book of
Topics
Priest: To Light the Lamps of the Tabernacle The High Priest: Duties of Lighting the Sacred Lamps