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all of it <i>shall be</i> one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Their bulbs and their branches shall be of one piece with it; all of it shall be one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Their bulbs and their branches <i>shall be of one piece</i> with it; all of it shall be one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Their bulbs and their branches shall be of <i>the same piece</i>; all of it shall be one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches <i>shall be of one piece</i> with it; all of it shall be one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and branches are to be of one piece. All of it is to be a single hammered piece of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Their calyxes and branches are to be of one piece. All of it is to be a single hammered piece of pure gold.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The lampstand, including its branches and decorative flowers, must be made from a single piece of hammered pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches shall be of one piece with it: the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The buds and branches should also be hammered out of the same piece of pure gold as the lamp stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The buds, the branches, and the lampstand are to be a single piece of pure hammered gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches are to be of one piece with it; all of it is to be made of one piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches will be one piece, all of it one hammered piece of pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches shall be of one piece with it, all of it one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Their knobs and their branches shall be of the same: all of it shall be one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches shall be of one piece with it, all of it one beaten work of pure gold. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />their knobs and their branches are of the same, all of it one beaten work of pure gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> their knops and their branches are of the same, all of it one beaten work of pure gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Their chaplets and their stems shall be from it: all of it one turned work of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And both the bowls and the branches shall be of the same beaten work of the purest gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thus both the little spheres and the branches shall be made out of the same thing: entirely formed from the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Their knobs and branches shall so spring from it that the whole will form a single piece of pure beaten gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches shall be of one piece with it, the whole of it one hammered piece of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches shall be of one piece; all of it shall be of one piece cast of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the apples and the branches of it shall be all of one smelting of pure gold.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Let the knops and the branches be of one piece, altogether graven of one piece of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/25-36.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=6452" 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/25.htm">The Golden Lampstand</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">35</span>For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3730.htm" title="3730: kap̄·tō·rê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">The buds</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: ū·qə·nō·ṯām (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam.">and branches</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">are to be</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kul·lāh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">of one piece with the lampstand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4749.htm" title="4749: miq·šāh (N-fs) -- Perhaps hammered work. Feminine of miqsheh; rounded work, i.e. Moulded by hammering.">hammered</a> <a href="/hebrew/2889.htm" title="2889: ṭā·hō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Clean, pure. Or tahor; from taher; pure.">out 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">37</span>Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.…<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="/hebrews/9-2.htm">Hebrews 9:2-5</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. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-24</a></span><br />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. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / 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. ...<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/4-20.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="/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="/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="/zechariah/4-11.htm">Zechariah 4:11-14</a></span><br />Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” / And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” / “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. ...<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="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a></span><br />The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.<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,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold.</p><p class="hdg">beaten</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18</a></b></br> And thou shalt make two cherubims <i>of</i> gold, <i>of</i> beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Numbers 8:4</a></b></br> And this work of the candlestick <i>was of</i> beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, <i>was</i> beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so he made the candlestick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16,17</a></b></br> And king Solomon made two hundred targets <i>of</i> beaten gold: six hundred <i>shekels</i> of gold went to one target… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/23-26.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/23-12.htm">Together</a> <a href="/exodus/22-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/36-38.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/26-24.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/25-39.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/32-4.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/27-2.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/25-38.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/26-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/exodus/26-6.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">The dimensions of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-17.htm">The mercy seat, with the cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-23.htm">The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof</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/25.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/25.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The buds and branches</b><br>This phrase refers to the intricate design of the lampstand, or menorah, which was to be placed in the Tabernacle. The buds and branches symbolize life and growth, reminiscent of the almond tree, which is one of the first to bloom in Israel, signifying watchfulness and readiness. The design reflects the beauty and order of God's creation, as well as the light and life that emanate from His presence.<p><b>are to be all of one piece with the lampstand</b><br>The unity of the lampstand's construction signifies the oneness and perfection of God's design. This unity can be seen as a reflection of the unity within the Godhead, as well as the unity that should exist within the body of believers. The lampstand, being of one piece, also emphasizes the integrity and wholeness required in worship and service to God.<p><b>hammered out of pure gold</b><br>Gold, a symbol of purity and divinity, was chosen for the lampstand to reflect the holiness and majesty of God. The process of hammering the gold into shape indicates the skill and care required in crafting items for worship, as well as the refining process believers undergo in their spiritual journey. The use of pure gold also points to the value and preciousness of God's presence among His people. The lampstand, as a source of light, prefigures Christ, who is the Light of the World, pure and unblemished.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle from God on Mount Sinai.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/mount_sinai.htm">Mount Sinai</a></b><br>The place where God gave Moses the instructions for building the Tabernacle, including the design of the lampstand.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tabernacle.htm">The Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites, where the lampstand was to be placed.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lampstand.htm">The Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A sacred object made of pure gold, designed to provide light in the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel_and_oholiab.htm">Bezalel and Oholiab</a></b><br>Skilled artisans appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_design.htm">Unity in Design</a></b><br>The lampstand being of one piece signifies the unity and perfection in God's design. Believers are called to unity in the body of Christ, reflecting His perfect design.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_and_holiness.htm">Purity and Holiness</a></b><br>Made of pure gold, the lampstand represents the purity and holiness required in worship. Christians are called to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_light_in_our_lives.htm">God's Light in Our Lives</a></b><br>Just as the lampstand provided light in the Tabernacle, believers are to be lights in the world, reflecting the light of Christ in their actions and words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_service.htm">Craftsmanship and Service</a></b><br>The detailed craftsmanship of the lampstand reminds us of the importance of using our God-given talents and skills in service to Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_god's_presence.htm">Symbol of God's Presence</a></b><br>The lampstand symbolizes God's continual presence with His people. We are encouraged to seek His presence daily through prayer and the study of His Word.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_menorah_symbolize.htm">What does the menorah symbolize?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_lampstand's_biblical_meaning.htm">What is the biblical significance of the lampstand?</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_does_hebrews_9_2-5_align_with_archaeology.htm">In Hebrews 9:2-5, how can the detailed description of the Tabernacle's furnishings be reconciled with the limited archeological evidence for such an elaborate structure?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 36.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All it</span>. Rather, "all of it." <span class="cmt_word">Shall be one beaten work</span>. Compare ver. 31 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/25-36.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">Their buds</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפְתֹּרֵיהֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄·tō·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3730.htm">Strong's 3730: </a> </span><span class="str2">Capital, knob, bulb</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and branches</span><br /><span class="heb">וּקְנֹתָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(ū·qə·nō·ṯām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person 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">are to be</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְי֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כֻּלָּ֛הּ</span> <span class="translit">(kul·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of one piece,</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine 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">hammered</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְשָׁ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(miq·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4749.htm">Strong's 4749: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rounded work, moulded by hammering</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of</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/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/25-36.htm">Exodus 25:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">OT Law: Exodus 25:36 Their buds and their branches shall be (Exo. 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