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The whole of it was a single piece of hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it <i>was</i> one beaten work <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 />Their knobs and their branches were of one piece; all of it <i>was</i> one hammered piece 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 />Their bulbs and their branches were <i>of one piece</i> with it; the whole of it <i>was</i> a single hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Their bulbs and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Their bulbs and their branches were <i>of one piece</i> with it; the whole of it <i>was</i> a single hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Their bulbs and their branches were <i>of one piece</i> with it; the whole of it <i>was</i> a single hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches were <i>of one piece</i> with it; all of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and branches were of one piece with it. All of it was a single hammered piece 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 />Their calyxes and branches were of one piece. All of it was a single hammered piece of pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The lampstand, including its branches and decorative flowers, was made from a single piece of hammered pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work 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 />The buds and branches were 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/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The buds, the branches, and the lampstand were a single piece of pure hammered gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it was of one piece of hammered work of pure gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The buds and branches were 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/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches were of one piece; all of it was one hammered piece 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 />Their buds and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole thing was one beaten work 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 />Their knobs and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole thing was one beaten work 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 />their knobs and their branches have been 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/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> their knops and their branches have been 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/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Their chaplets and their stems were out of it: all of it a turned work 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 />So both the bowls, and the branches were of the same, all beaten work 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 />Thus, both the little spheres and the branches were from the same thing: all hand-worked from the purest gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The knobs and branches so sprang from it that the whole formed but a single piece of pure beaten gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Their calyxes and their branches were 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/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Their buds and branches were of the same; all of it was one piece of molten work 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 its fruits and the branches of it were all one molten work 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 />Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-22.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=9894" 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">21</span>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="reftext">22</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/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">were</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/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.">of one piece with the lampstand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first."></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">23</span>He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays 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">Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.</p><p class="hdg">were</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31</a></b></br> And thou shalt make a candlestick <i>of</i> pure gold: <i>of</i> beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a></b></br> But I keep under my body, and bring <i>it</i> into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/3-5.htm">Colossians 3:5</a></b></br> Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:</p><p class="hdg">beaten work</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/51-17.htm">Psalm 51:17</a></b></br> The sacrifices of God <i>are</i> a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/5-4.htm">Isaiah 5:4,5,10</a></b></br> What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/23-29.htm">Single</a> <a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Together</a> <a href="/exodus/36-18.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/leviticus/2-14.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Best</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-40.htm">Branches</a> <a href="/numbers/17-5.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/40-33.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/39-3.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/37-24.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-4.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Single</a> <a href="/exodus/38-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/leviticus/1-9.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/exodus/37-29.htm">Work</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>The buds and branches</b><br>This phrase refers to the intricate design of the lampstand, or menorah, which was crafted with almond blossoms, buds, and branches. The almond tree is one of the first to bloom in Israel, symbolizing watchfulness and awakening. The design reflects the beauty and order of God's creation, as well as the care and precision required in worship. The branches also symbolize the unity and interconnectedness of the people of God, as seen in the imagery of the vine and branches in <a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>.<p><b>were all of one piece with the lampstand</b><br>The lampstand was made from a single piece of gold, signifying unity and perfection. This unity can be seen as a representation of the unity of the Church, the body of Christ, as described in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>. The seamless construction emphasizes the divine craftsmanship and the idea that the light of God is undivided and whole.<p><b>hammered out of pure gold</b><br>Gold in the Bible often symbolizes purity, divinity, and kingship. The use of pure gold for the lampstand highlights the holiness and sacredness of the items used in the tabernacle. The process of hammering the gold into shape suggests the idea of refinement and the trials that purify faith, as mentioned in <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>. The lampstand, as a source of light, prefigures Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), and the purity of gold reflects His sinless nature.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The chief artisan appointed by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand. He was filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a>).<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/lampstand.htm">Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A seven-branched lampstand made of pure gold, symbolizing the light of God and His presence. It was placed in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pure_gold.htm">Pure Gold</a></b><br>Represents the purity and holiness required in the worship of God. The use of pure gold signifies the value and sacredness of the items used in the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/hammered_work.htm">Hammered Work</a></b><br>The process of crafting the lampstand from a single piece of gold, symbolizing unity and the intricate work of God in creation and in His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a></b><br>Just as the lampstand was made of one piece, believers are called to be united in Christ, reflecting His light in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purity_and_holiness.htm">Purity and Holiness</a></b><br>The use of pure gold in the lampstand reminds us of the call to live holy lives, set apart for God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_craftsmanship.htm">God's Craftsmanship</a></b><br>The intricate design of the lampstand reflects God's attention to detail and His craftsmanship in our lives. We are His workmanship, created for good works.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/light_of_the_world.htm">Light of the World</a></b><br>As the lampstand illuminated the Tabernacle, we are called to be lights in the world, shining the truth and love of Christ to those around us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>Light is a powerful symbol of God's presence, guidance, and truth. We are encouraged to walk in the light and reject the darkness of sin.<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/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_do_sacred_objects_fit_with_acts_17_29.htm">Acts 17:29 - If God is beyond images and idols, how do Old Testament instructions for sacred objects not contradict Paul's teaching here?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-22.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">The 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">were</span><br /><span class="heb">הָי֑וּ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common 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 [with the lampstand],</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֣נָּה</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">which was a single</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">piece 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/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-22.htm">Exodus 37:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:22 Their buds and their branches were (Exo. 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