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three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And six branches came out of its sides: three branches of the lampstand out of one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And there were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it, and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />There were six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three branches from one side of <i>the center shaft</i> and three branches from the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And there were six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />with three branches on each of its two sides. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and there were six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Six branches came out of its sides, three branches on one side and three on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Six branches extended from its sides, three from each side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lamp stand from one side of it, and three branches of the lamp stand from its other side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Six branches were extending from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side of it, and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of its other side:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And six branches proceeding from its sides; three branches of the candlestick from the one side of it, and three branches of the candlestick from the other side of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lamp stand out of its one side, and three branches of the lamp stand out of its other side: <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of its second side;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the candlestick out of its one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of its second side;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And six stems coming forth out of its sides; three stems of the chandelier from the one side, and three stems of the chandelier from the second side.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Six on the two sides: three branches on one side, and three on the other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />six on the two sides, three branches on one side, and three on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Six branches extended from its sides, three branches on one side and three on the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There were six branches going out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of one side of it and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side of it;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And six branches went out of its sides; three branches of the candlestick went out of the one side of it and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And six branches that come out from its sides, three branches of the Menorah from its one side and three branches of the Menorah from its other side:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And there were six branches going out of the sides thereof: three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />the stem solid, and the branches from both its sides;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=9861" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">The Lampstand</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17</span>Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: wə·šiš·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">Six</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: qā·nîm (N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam.">branches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣə·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">extended</a> <a href="/hebrew/6654.htm" title="6654: miṣ·ṣid·de·hā (Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A side. Contr. From an unused root meaning to sidle off; a side; figuratively, an adversary.">from the sides,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šāh (Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">three</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: qə·nê (N-mpc) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: mə·nō·rāh (N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">on one</a> <a href="/hebrew/6654.htm" title="6654: miṣ·ṣid·dāh (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A side. Contr. From an unused root meaning to sidle off; a side; figuratively, an adversary.">side</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: ū·šə·lō·šāh (Conj-w:: Number-ms) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">and three</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: qə·nê (N-mpc) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: mə·nō·rāh (N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again.">on the other.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6654.htm" title="6654: miṣ·ṣid·dāh (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A side. Contr. From an unused root meaning to sidle off; a side; figuratively, an adversary."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Numbers 8:4</a></span><br />This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">1 Kings 7:49</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></span><br />He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2</a></span><br />“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a></span><br />This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a></span><br />“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2</a></span><br />A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a></span><br />And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/exodus/36-33.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-5.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/36-27.htm">Six</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/34-24.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-48.htm">Extended</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/38-9.htm">Side</a> <a href="/exodus/37-26.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Six</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Three</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-10.htm">The table of showbread with its vessels</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">The candlestick with its lamps and instruments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">The altar of incense</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">The anointing oil and sweet incense</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Six branches extended from the sides</b><br>The description of the lampstand, or menorah, in the Tabernacle is significant in its design and symbolism. The six branches extending from the central shaft represent the completeness and perfection of God's creation, as the number six often symbolizes in biblical numerology. The menorah itself is a symbol of light, representing God's presence and guidance. The design reflects the tree of life, a motif that appears throughout Scripture, symbolizing life and sustenance provided by God. The menorah's branches are crafted from a single piece of gold, emphasizing unity and the divine craftsmanship involved in its creation.<p><b>Three on one side and three on the other</b><br>The symmetrical design of the menorah, with three branches on each side, highlights balance and order, reflecting God's nature as a God of order and harmony. This structure can also be seen as a representation of the balance between the spiritual and physical realms, with the central shaft symbolizing the divine connection between heaven and earth. The menorah's design is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus refers to Himself as the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), drawing a parallel between the menorah's light and His role as the spiritual light guiding humanity. The menorah's presence in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple underscores its importance in Jewish worship and its enduring symbol of God's eternal light and presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand. He was filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this work.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lampstand.htm">Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A sacred object in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people. It was made of pure gold and had six branches extending from a central shaft.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of worship and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>The lampstand represents God's light and presence. As believers, we are called to reflect His light in a dark world, living as testimonies of His truth and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_design.htm">Divine Design</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the lampstand highlight God's attention to detail and order. This reminds us that God cares about the specifics of our lives and has a purpose for each of us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/empowerment_for_service.htm">Empowerment for Service</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit to accomplish his task, we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the roles and responsibilities God has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_diversity.htm">Unity and Diversity</a></b><br>The lampstand's branches, though distinct, are part of one structure. This illustrates the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member has a unique role but is part of the whole.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_a_true_neighbor_to_the_needy.htm">Who truly acts as a neighbor to those in need?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_one_gold_talent_make_a_detailed_lampstand.htm">Exodus 37:17-24: Could a single gold talent realistically be fashioned into a single lampstand with six branches and intricate decorations as described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_israelites_transport_the_altar.htm">Exodus 27:1-8: How could the Israelites feasibly construct and transport such a large bronze-covered acacia wood altar during prolonged desert wanderings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_spiritual_darkness.htm">What occurred at the Mount of Transfiguration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Six</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשִׁשָּׁ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šiš·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">branches</span><br /><span class="heb">קָנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(qā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7070.htm">Strong's 7070: </a> </span><span class="str2">A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam</span><br /><br /><span class="word">extended</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹצְאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the sides,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצִּדֶּ֑יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣid·de·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6654.htm">Strong's 6654: </a> </span><span class="str2">A side, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on one</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֶחָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">side</span><br /><span class="heb">מִצִּדָּהּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ṣid·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6654.htm">Strong's 6654: </a> </span><span class="str2">A side, an adversary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and three</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁלֹשָׁה֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·lō·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the other.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֵּׁנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> </span><span class="str2">Second (an ordinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-18.htm">Exodus 37:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:18 There were six branches going out (Exo. 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