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href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />They made its seven lamps, as well as its wick trimmers and trays, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also made seven lamps for the lampstand, lamp snuffers, and trays, all of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps and its tongs and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, <i>of</i> pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps, its wick-trimmers, and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps with its tongs and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He made its seven lamps with its tongs and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made its seven lamps, snuffers, and firepans of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made its seven lamps, snuffers, and firepans of pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He made the seven lamps, the tongs, and the incense burners out of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made seven lamps for the lampstand, and he made its tongs and trays of pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps, its tongs, and its trays from pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps, its trimmers, and its trays of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he makes its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will make its seven lamps and its snuffers, and its fire pans of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He made also the seven lamps with their snuffers, and the vessels where the snuffings were to be put out, of the purest gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He also made the seven lamps with their candle snuffers, and the vessels where the candles would be extinguished, from the finest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Its seven lamps, as well as its trimming shears and trays, were made of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its snuff dishes of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its dishes of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And on the candlestick seven golden lamps, and its snuffers gold, and its funnels gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-23.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=9900" 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">22</span>The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">He also made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: šiḇ·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">its seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: nê·rō·ṯe·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">lamps,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4457.htm" title="4457: ū·mal·qā·ḥe·hā (Conj-w:: N-mdc:: 3fs) -- Tongs, snuffers. Or malqach; from laqach; tweezers.">its wick trimmers,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4289.htm" title="4289: ū·maḥ·tō·ṯe·hā (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3fs) -- A fireholder, cense. The same as mchittah in the sense of removal; a pan for live coals.">and trays</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">of pure</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">gold.</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold.…<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/25-37.htm">Exodus 25:37</a></span><br />Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Numbers 8:2-4</a></span><br />“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. / 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/4-20.htm">2 Chronicles 4:20</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2-4</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.<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/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<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="/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="/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="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4-5</a></span><br />In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<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 42:6-7</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, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his firepans, of pure gold.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-37.htm">Exodus 25:37</a></b></br> And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Numbers 8:2</a></b></br> Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2</a></b></br> And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all <i>of</i> gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which <i>are</i> upon the top thereof:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Dishes</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/27-19.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/exodus/30-8.htm">Lamps</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/12-16.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/34-18.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Snuff</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Snuffdishes</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Snuff-Dishes</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Snuffers</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Snuff-Trays</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Tongs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Trays</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Trimmers</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Wick</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Dishes</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Instruments</a> <a href="/leviticus/24-3.htm">Lamps</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/39-40.htm">Necessary</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/38-24.htm">Seven</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Snuff</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Snuffdishes</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Snuff-Dishes</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Snuffers</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Snuff-Trays</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Tongs</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Trays</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Trimmers</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Vessels</a> <a href="/numbers/4-9.htm">Wick</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>He also made its seven lamps</b><br>The seven lamps refer to the lampstand, or menorah, which was a critical element in the Tabernacle. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, reflecting God's creation week. The menorah's design was given directly by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a>), emphasizing its divine origin and purpose. The seven lamps provided light in the Holy Place, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. This imagery is echoed in <a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a>, where Jesus is depicted among seven golden lampstands, representing the churches.<p><b>its wick trimmers</b><br>Wick trimmers were essential tools for maintaining the lamps, ensuring they burned brightly and consistently. This maintenance symbolizes the need for continual spiritual vigilance and purity. Just as the priests were responsible for tending the lamps, believers are called to maintain their spiritual lives through prayer, study, and obedience. The trimming of wicks can also be seen as a metaphor for sanctification, the process of being made holy.<p><b>and trays of pure gold</b><br>The use of pure gold signifies the value and purity required in the worship of God. Gold was the most precious metal known at the time, symbolizing the divine nature and glory of God. The trays, likely used to hold the trimmings and ashes, underscore the importance of cleanliness and order in worship. This attention to detail reflects the holiness and perfection expected in the service of God. The use of gold throughout the Tabernacle points to the heavenly reality it represents, as seen in <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18</a>, where the New Jerusalem is described as being made of pure gold.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The skilled craftsman appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand and its accessories.<br><br>2. <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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/lampstand.htm">Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A significant piece of Tabernacle furniture, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/seven_lamps.htm">Seven Lamps</a></b><br>Representing completeness and perfection, often associated with the divine presence and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wick_trimmers_and_trays.htm">Wick Trimmers and Trays</a></b><br>Tools made of pure gold, used for maintaining the lamps, ensuring they burned brightly and continuously.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>The lampstand's light symbolizes God's presence and guidance. As believers, we are called to reflect His light in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perfection_and_completeness.htm">Perfection and Completeness</a></b><br>The number seven signifies completeness. Our walk with God should strive for spiritual maturity and completeness in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuous_maintenance.htm">Continuous Maintenance</a></b><br>Just as the lamps required regular trimming and care, our spiritual lives need constant attention and nurturing through prayer, study, and fellowship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_and_holiness.htm">Purity and Holiness</a></b><br>The use of pure gold signifies the purity and holiness required in our worship and service to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_the_church.htm">Role of the Church</a></b><br>The lampstand's function parallels the church's role to be a beacon of light and truth in the world, pointing others to Christ.<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/what_defines_sensationalism_in_media.htm">What defines sensationalism in media?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_israelites_keep_lamps_burning_always.htm">How historically feasible was it for the Israelites to keep the lamps burning continually (Leviticus 24:2) given their technological limitations?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_wicked_people_prosper_despite_psalm_37_9.htm">How can Psalm 37:9 ('evildoers shall be cut off') be taken seriously when many wicked individuals throughout history have lived long and prosperous lives?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">His snuffers</span>. Or, "tongs," as in <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Exodus 25:38</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-23.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">He also made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֥עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its seven</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׁבְעָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(šiḇ·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> </span><span class="str2">Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lamps,</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵרֹתֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(nê·rō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">its wick trimmers,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַלְקָחֶ֥יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mal·qā·ḥe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4457.htm">Strong's 4457: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tongs, snuffers</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and trays</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמַחְתֹּתֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·maḥ·tō·ṯe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4289.htm">Strong's 4289: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fireholder, censer, snuff dish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of pure</span><br /><span class="heb">טָהֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṭā·hō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Clean, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-23.htm">Exodus 37:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:23 He made its seven lamps and its (Exo. 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