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They hammered out its base and shaft, and made its flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Bezalel made the lampstand of pure, hammered gold. He made the entire lampstand and its decorations of one piece—the base, center stem, lamp cups, buds, and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He also made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work. Its base, its stem, its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers were of one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/37.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the candlestick <i>of</i> pure gold: <i>of</i> beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He also made the lampstand of pure gold; of hammered work he made the lampstand. Its shaft, its branches, its bowls, its <i>ornamental</i> knobs, and its flowers were of the same piece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work, its base and its shaft; its cups, its bulbs, and its flowers were <i>of one piece</i> with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work, its base and its shaft; its cups, its bulbs and its flowers were of one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work, its base and its shaft; its cups, its bulbs and its flowers were <i>of one piece</i> with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work, its base and its shaft; its cups, its bulbs, and its flowers were of <i>the same piece</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand (menorah) of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered work, its base and its [center] shaft; its cups, its calyxes, and its flowers were <i>all of one piece</i> with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold. He made it all of one piece: its base and shaft, its ornamental cups, and its buds and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold. He made it all of one piece: its base and shaft, its ornamental cups, and its calyxes and petals. <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 candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, it knops, and its flowers, were of one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Bezalel made a lampstand of pure gold. The whole lampstand, including its decorative flowers, was made from a single piece of hammered 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 candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, were of one piece with it:<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 lamp stand out of pure gold. The lamp stand, its base, and its shaft, as well as the flower cups, buds, and petals were hammered out of one piece [of gold].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He made the lampstand of pure gold. He made its base and its shaft of hammered gold; its decorative flowers, including buds and petals, formed one piece with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the lamp stand of pure gold. He made the lamp stand, its base, and stem of hammered work and its cups, calyxes, and flowers were of one piece with it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of hammered metal; its base and its shaft, its cups, its buds, and its blossoms were from the same piece.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of beaten work. Its base, its shaft, its cups, its buds, and its flowers were of one piece with it.<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 the candlestick of pure gold; of beaten work he made the candlestick; its shaft, and its branch, its bowls, its knobs, and its flowers were of the same:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He made the lamp stand of pure gold. He made the lamp stand of beaten work. Its base, its shaft, its cups, its buds, and its flowers were of one piece with 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 he makes the lampstand of pure gold; he has made the lampstand of beaten work, its base, and its branch, its calyxes, its knobs, and its flowers, have been of the same;<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 the candlestick of pure gold; of beaten work he hath made the candlestick, its base, and its branch, its calyxes, its knops, and its flowers, have been of the same;<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 the chandelier pure gold; turned work he made the chandelier; its thigh and its stem, its bowls, its chaplets and its flowers were from it.<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 candlestick of beaten work of the finest gold. From the shaft whereof its branches, its cups, and bowls, and lilies came out: <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 lampstand, formed from the finest gold. The branches, bowls, and little spheres, as well as the lilies, proceeded from its bar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The menorah was made of pure beaten gold—its shaft and branches—with its cups and knobs and petals springing directly from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He also made the lampstand of pure gold. The base and the shaft of the lampstand were made of hammered work; its cups, its calyxes, and its petals were of one piece with it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made the candlestick of pure gold; of cast work made he the candlestick; its shaft, its branches, its bowls, its buds, and its flowers were of the same;<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 a lamp stand of pure molten gold; he made the Menorah, its base and its branches, and its cups, and its fruits, and its lilies; they were of it:<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 candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick, even its base, and its shaft; its cups, its knops, and its flowers, were of one piece with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he made the candlestick which gives light, of gold;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-17.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=9851" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">The Lampstand</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">17</span><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.">Then he 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/4501.htm" title="4501: ham·mə·nō·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">the lampstand</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/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/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> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></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/4501.htm" title="4501: ham·mə·nō·rāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier."></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.">all of one piece:</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3409.htm" title="3409: yə·rê·ḵāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be soft; the thigh; by euphem. The generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side.">its base</a> <a href="/hebrew/7070.htm" title="7070: wə·qā·nāh (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- A stalk, reed. From qanah; a reed; by resemblance a rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam.">and shaft,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1375.htm" title="1375: gə·ḇî·‘e·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A cup, bowl. From an unused root; a goblet; by analogy, the calyx of a flower.">its cups,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3730.htm" title="3730: kap̄·tō·re·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">and its buds</a> <a href="/hebrew/6525.htm" title="6525: ū·p̄ə·rā·ḥe·hā (Conj-w:: N-mpc:: 3fs) -- A bud, sprout. From parach; a calyx; generally, bloom.">and petals.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Numbers 8:4</a></span><br />This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/7-49.htm">1 Kings 7:49</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-7.htm">2 Chronicles 4:7</a></span><br />He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/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="/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/9-5.htm">John 9:5</a></span><br />While I am in the world, I am the light of 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.</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 the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:</p><p class="hdg">the candlestick of</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-39</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="/exodus/40-24.htm">Exodus 40:24,25</a></b></br> And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/24-4.htm">Leviticus 24:4</a></b></br> He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/36-29.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-11.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Blossoms</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/exodus/25-35.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Calyxes</a> <a href="/exodus/35-14.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/exodus/36-38.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Flowerlike</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/29-5.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/25-36.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/35-14.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/34-17.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/37-8.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/33-10.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/exodus/37-16.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/exodus/35-14.htm">Support</a> <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/38-8.htm">Base</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Best</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Blossoms</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Branch</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Bulbs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Calyxes</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Flowerlike</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Hammered</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/37-23.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Metal</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Pure</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Shaft</a> <a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Support</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.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'; 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The use of pure gold signifies the holiness and divine nature of the object, as gold is often associated with purity and deity in the Bible. The process of hammering the gold indicates the meticulous and careful work required, symbolizing the refinement and perfection expected in worship. Gold's durability and value reflect the eternal and priceless nature of God's presence.<p><b>all of one piece</b><br>The lampstand being made from a single piece of gold emphasizes unity and perfection. This unity can be seen as a representation of the oneness of God, a central tenet in the Shema (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>). The seamless construction also points to the integrity and wholeness required in the worship of God, as well as the unity of the body of Christ, the Church, as described in the New Testament (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12</a>).<p><b>its base and shaft</b><br>The base and shaft provide stability and support for the lampstand, symbolizing the foundational truths of the faith and the strength of God's Word. The base can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the foundation of the Church (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a>). The shaft, rising from the base, may represent the centrality of Christ in the believer's life, as He is the vine and we are the branches (<a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a>).<p><b>its cups, and its buds and petals</b><br>The cups, buds, and petals are decorative elements that resemble almond blossoms, which are significant in biblical symbolism. The almond tree is the first to bloom in Israel, symbolizing watchfulness and the hastening of God's promises. This imagery connects to the prophetic role of the lampstand, as it provides light, representing the revelation and guidance of God. The intricate design reflects the beauty and complexity of God's creation and His attention to detail. The blossoming elements can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the fulfillment of God's promises and the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>The skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand. He was filled with the Spirit of God, 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/the_lampstand.htm">The Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A significant piece of furniture in the Tabernacle, made of pure gold, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people. It was crafted with intricate detail, including branches and almond blossoms.<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 during their journey through the wilderness. The lampstand was placed in the Holy Place, providing light.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pure_gold.htm">Pure Gold</a></b><br>Symbolizes purity, divinity, and the preciousness of God's presence. The use of pure gold for the lampstand underscores the holiness and sacredness of the items used in worship.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness_journey.htm">The Wilderness Journey</a></b><br>The context in which the Tabernacle was constructed, representing the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land, guided by God's presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_divine_light.htm">Symbol of Divine Light</a></b><br>The lampstand represents God's light and guidance. As believers, we are called to walk in the light of Christ, allowing His presence to illuminate our lives and guide our paths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/craftsmanship_and_excellence.htm">Craftsmanship and Excellence</a></b><br>Bezalel's work on the lampstand exemplifies the importance of using our God-given talents with excellence for His glory. We should strive to offer our best in service to God.<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 worship. We are reminded to approach God with pure hearts and to live lives set apart for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_in_our_journey.htm">God's Presence in Our Journey</a></b><br>Just as the lampstand provided light in the Tabernacle, God's presence provides light in our spiritual journey. We are encouraged to seek His guidance and remain in His presence.<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/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/why_no_egyptian_records_of_exodus.htm">Psalm 105:37 describes the Israelites leaving Egypt with silver and gold, yet Egyptian records of a mass exodus are scarce. How do we account for this discrepancy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/exodus_37_10-16__source_of_timber,_gold.htm">Exodus 37:10-16: Where did they obtain enough high-quality timber and gold to construct a table so precisely, and is there archaeological evidence of such abundance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-17.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">Then he 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">the lampstand</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּנֹרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·nō·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4501.htm">Strong's 4501: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of pure</span><br /><span class="heb">טָה֑וֹר</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">hammered</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקְשָׁ֞ה</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">gold,</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֣ב</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 /><br /><span class="word">all of one piece:</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּ֥נָּה</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">its base</span><br /><span class="heb">יְרֵכָ֣הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·rê·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3409.htm">Strong's 3409: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thigh,loin, flank, side</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and shaft,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקָנָ֔הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<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">its ornamental cups,</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּבִיעֶ֛יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(gə·ḇî·‘e·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1375.htm">Strong's 1375: </a> </span><span class="str2">A goblet, the calyx of a, flower</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its buds</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפְתֹּרֶ֥יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(kap̄·tō·re·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine 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">and petals.</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְרָחֶ֖יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·rā·ḥe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6525.htm">Strong's 6525: </a> </span><span class="str2">A calyx, bloom</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:17 He made the lampstand of pure gold (Exo. 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