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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a 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 />One bud was under the first pair of branches extending from the lampstand, a second bud under the second pair, and a third bud under the third pair—six branches in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There was an almond bud beneath each pair of branches where the six branches extended from the center stem, all made of one piece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and a calyx of one piece with it under each pair of the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>There was</i> a knob under the <i>first</i> two branches of the same, a knob under the <i>second</i> two branches of the same, and a knob under the <i>third</i> two branches of the same, according to the six branches extending from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and a bulb was under the <i>first</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>second</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>third</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, for the six branches coming out of the lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and a bulb was under the first pair of branches coming out of it, and a bulb under the second pair of branches coming out of it, and a bulb under the third pair of branches coming out of it, for the six branches coming out of the lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and a bulb was under the <i>first</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>second</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>third</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, for the six branches coming out of the lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and a bulb was under the <i>first</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>second</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a bulb under the <i>third</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, for the six branches coming out of the lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and a calyx was under the <i>first</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, and a calyx under the <i>second</i> pair of branches, <i>coming</i> out of it, and a calyx under the <i>third</i> pair of branches <i>coming</i> out of it, for the six branches coming out of the lampstand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the six branches that extended from it, a bud was under the first pair of branches from it, a bud under the second pair of branches from it, and a bud under the third pair of branches from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the six branches that extended from it, a calyx was under the first pair of branches from it, a calyx under the second pair of branches from it, and a calyx under the third pair of branches from it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />There was also a blossom where each pair of branches came out from the stem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There was a bud under each of the three pairs of branches coming out of the lamp stand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There was one bud below each of the three pairs of branches. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A calyx was under the two branches that extended out of the stem; a calyx was under the next pair of branches that extended out of the stem; and a calyx was under the last pair of branches that extended out of the stem, and so on for the six branches extending from the lamp stand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />with a bud under the first two branches from it, and a bud under the next two branches from it, and a bud under the third two branches from it; according to the six branches that extended from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches proceeding from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and a knob under the two branches of the same, and a knob under the two branches of the same, and a knob under the two branches of the same, [are] for the six branches which are coming out of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, are to the six branches which are coming out of it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And a chaplet under two stems out of it, and a chaplet under two stems out of it, and a chaplet under two stems out of it, for the six stems coming forth out of it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And bowls under two branches in three places, which together make six branches going out from one shaft. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and little spheres under two branches in three places, which together made six branches proceeding from one bar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The six branches that went out from the menorah had a knob under each pair.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />There was a calyx of one piece with it under the first pair of branches, a calyx of one piece with it under the next pair of branches, and a calyx of one piece with it under the last pair of branches.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And a bud under two branches of the same, and a bud under two branches of the same, and a bud under two branches of the same; likewise for the six branches going out of the candlestick.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the lilies, the fruit under two branches of it, and the fruit under two branches of it, and the fruit under two branches of it; in this way for the six branches that come out from the lamp stand.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And <i>as to</i> their lamps, which are on the ends, knops <i>proceeded</i> from them; and sockets proceeding from them, that the lamps might be upon them; and the seventh socket, on the top of the candlestick, on the summit above, entirely of solid gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-21.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=9885" 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">20</span>And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3730.htm" title="3730: wə·ḵap̄·tōr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">A bud</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">was under</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the first pair</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: haq·qā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam.">of branches</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: hay·yō·ṣə·’îm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">that extended</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.">from the lampstand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3730.htm" title="3730: wə·ḵap̄·tōr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">a bud</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the second pair,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: haq·qā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></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/7070.htm" title="7070: haq·qā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></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/3730.htm" title="3730: wə·ḵap̄·tōr (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">and a bud</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ- (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">under</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·nê (Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the third pair.</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: lə·šê·šeṯ (Prep-l:: Number-msc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: haq·qā·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam."></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> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out 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/25-31.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/4-20.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="/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="/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="/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="/revelation/11-4.htm">Revelation 11:4</a></span><br />These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-35.htm">Exodus 26:35</a></span><br />And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-4.htm">Leviticus 24:4</a></span><br />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="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a></span><br />Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></span><br />Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.<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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And a bud under two branches of the same, and a bud under two branches of the same, and a bud under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Exodus 25:35</a></b></br> And <i>there shall be</i> a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the candlestick.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Bud</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Bulb</a> <a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Extending</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">First</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Knob</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Knop</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Six</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/34-7.htm">Third</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/4-2.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/numbers/17-5.htm">Bud</a> <a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Bulb</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/21-22.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/exodus/38-4.htm">Extending</a> <a href="/exodus/39-10.htm">First</a> <a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Knob</a> <a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Knop</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/24-6.htm">Pair</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-2.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/exodus/39-11.htm">Second</a> <a href="/exodus/38-26.htm">Six</a> <a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/exodus/39-12.htm">Third</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>A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand</b><br>The design of the lampstand, or menorah, is significant in its symbolism and craftsmanship. The "bud" here refers to the almond blossom, which is a recurring motif in the design of the lampstand. The almond tree is one of the first to bloom in Israel, symbolizing watchfulness and awakening. This imagery is fitting for the lampstand, which provides light, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. The lampstand itself was made of pure gold, emphasizing its sacred purpose in the Tabernacle, where it stood in the Holy Place. The branches extending from the central shaft represent the unity and diversity of God's people, with the buds symbolizing life and growth.<p><b>a bud under the second pair</b><br>The repetition of the design with a bud under each pair of branches highlights the meticulous and intentional craftsmanship commanded by God. Each pair of branches with its corresponding bud signifies completeness and order, reflecting the divine nature of God's instructions. The menorah's structure, with its central shaft and three pairs of branches, can be seen as a representation of the Tree of Life, connecting it to the Garden of Eden and the promise of eternal life. The menorah's light, fueled by pure olive oil, symbolizes the Holy Spirit, who illuminates and empowers believers.<p><b>and a bud under the third pair</b><br>The third pair of branches completes the symmetrical design of the menorah, with each bud reinforcing the theme of life and continuity. The number three often signifies divine perfection and completeness in biblical numerology. The menorah's seven lamps, with three pairs of branches and a central shaft, create a total of seven lights, a number symbolizing spiritual perfection and God's covenant with humanity. The menorah's light was to burn continually, representing the perpetual presence of God among His people. This imagery foreshadows Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the Light of the World, fulfilling the symbolism of the menorah by bringing spiritual illumination and life to all who believe in Him.<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, according to the divine pattern given to Moses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions for the Tabernacle and its furnishings from God on Mount Sinai.<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 placed in the Holy Place.<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 with branches and buds, symbolizing light and life, and placed in the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, for whom the Tabernacle was constructed as a place of worship and divine encounter.<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 among His people. As Christians, we are called to reflect His light in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_design.htm">Divine Design</a></b><br>The detailed instructions for the lampstand highlight the importance of following God's design and purpose in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth.htm">Spiritual Growth</a></b><br>The buds on the lampstand symbolize growth and fruitfulness. Believers are encouraged to grow in their faith and bear spiritual fruit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_diversity.htm">Unity in Diversity</a></b><br>The branches of the lampstand, though distinct, are part of one structure. This reflects the unity and diversity within the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_purity.htm">Holiness and Purity</a></b><br>Made of pure gold, the lampstand signifies the holiness and purity required in our relationship with God.<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_does_the_menorah_symbolize.htm">What does the menorah symbolize?</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/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/what's_the_lampstand's_biblical_meaning.htm">What is the biblical significance of the lampstand?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-21.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">A bud</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַפְתֹּ֡ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵap̄·tōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<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">was under</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחַת֩</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the first pair</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֨י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of branches</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקָּנִים֙</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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">that extended</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיֹּצְאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(hay·yō·ṣə·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | 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 lampstand],</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֗נָּה</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a bud</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַפְתֹּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵap̄·tōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<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">under</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֣חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the second pair,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a bud</span><br /><span class="heb">וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḵap̄·tōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<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">under</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּֽחַת־</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the third pair.</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁנֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-21.htm">Exodus 37:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:21 And a bud under two branches (Exo. 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