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href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/exodus/37.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/37.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The center stem of the lampstand was crafted with four lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/37.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And on the lampstand itself were four cups made like almond blossoms, with their calyxes and flowers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/37.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with 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 in the candlestick <i>were</i> four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/37.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And on the lampstand itself <i>were</i> four bowls made like almond <i>blossoms, each with</i> its <i>ornamental</i> knob and flower.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And on the lampstand <i>there were</i> four cups shaped like almond <i>blossoms,</i> its bulbs and its flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In the lampstand there were four cups shaped like almond blossoms, its bulbs and its flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And in the lampstand <i>there were</i> four cups shaped like almond <i>blossoms,</i> its bulbs and its flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In the lampstand <i>there were</i> four cups shaped like almond <i>blossoms</i>, its bulbs and its flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On <i>the center shaft of</i> the lampstand there were four cups shaped like almond <i>blossoms,</i> with calyxes and flowers [one at the top];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There were four cups shaped like almond blossoms on the lampstand shaft along with 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 />On the lampstand shaft there were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with 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 in the candlestick were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and four on the stem. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And in the candlestick were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The lamp stand itself had four flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with a bud and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The shaft of the lampstand had four decorative flowers shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the lamp stand itself there were four cups shaped like almond blossoms each with their calyxes and flowers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the lampstand there were four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />In the lampstand were four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, its knobs, and its flowers:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />In the lamp stand were four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in the lampstand [are] four calyxes, made like almonds, its knobs, and its flowers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in the candlestick are four calyxes, made like almonds, its knops, and its flowers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And in the chandelier four bowls made like almonds, its chaplets and its flowers.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And in the shaft itself were four cups after the manner of a nut, and bowls withal at every one, and lilies: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now on the shaft itself were four bowls, the size of a nut, and little spheres together with each one, and lilies,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the menorah there were four cups, shaped like almond blossoms, with their knobs and petals.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the lampstand itself there were four cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with its calyxes and petals.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in the candlestick were four bowls fastened to it with their buds and flowers;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And on the lamp stand, four bowls joined and the fruits:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And in the candlestick were four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/37-20.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=9879" 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">19</span>There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4501.htm" title="4501: ū·ḇam·mə·nō·rāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A lampstand. Or mnorah; feminine of manowr; a chandelier.">And on the lampstand</a> <a href="/hebrew/702.htm" title="702: ’ar·bā·‘āh (Number-ms) -- Four. Masculine oarbaah; from raba'; four.">were four</a> <a href="/hebrew/1375.htm" title="1375: ḡə·ḇi·‘îm (N-mp) -- A cup, bowl. From an unused root; a goblet; by analogy, the calyx of a flower.">cups</a> <a href="/hebrew/8246.htm" title="8246: mə·šuq·qā·ḏîm (N-mp) -- To be shaped like almonds. A denominative from shaqed; to be almond-shaped.">shaped like almond blossoms</a> <a href="/hebrew/3730.htm" title="3730: kap̄·tō·re·hā (N-mpc:: 3fs) -- Capital, knob, bulb. ">with 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">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.…<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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/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="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a></span><br />Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-1.htm">Isaiah 60:1-3</a></span><br />Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:</p><p class="hdg">almonds</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Exodus 25:33</a></b></br> Three bowls made like unto almonds, <i>with</i> a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, <i>with</i> a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Numbers 17:8</a></b></br> And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-5.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:5</a></b></br> Also <i>when</i> they shall be afraid of <i>that which is</i> high, and fears <i>shall be</i> in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Almond</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Almond-Blossoms</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Almonds</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Blossoms</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Calyxes</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/exodus/37-13.htm">Four</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/exodus/37-19.htm">Shaped</a> <a href="/exodus/37-18.htm">Thereof</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-5.htm">Almond</a> <a href="/exodus/25-33.htm">Almond-Blossoms</a> <a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Almonds</a> <a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Blossoms</a> <a href="/exodus/38-3.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Buds</a> <a href="/exodus/25-34.htm">Calyxes</a> <a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Candlestick</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/numbers/4-7.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/leviticus/15-24.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/exodus/38-2.htm">Four</a> <a href="/exodus/37-25.htm">Itself</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Knobs</a> <a href="/exodus/37-22.htm">Knops</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Lampstand</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-1.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/job/10-8.htm">Shaped</a> <a href="/exodus/37-21.htm">Thereof</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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It was crafted from a single piece of pure gold, emphasizing its sacredness and the divine craftsmanship involved. The lampstand was placed in the Holy Place, signifying the illumination of divine truth and guidance. Its design and function are detailed in <a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</a>, highlighting its importance in worship and daily life.<p><b>were four cups shaped like almond blossoms</b><br>The almond blossom is one of the first to bloom in the region, symbolizing watchfulness and the promise of new life. This imagery connects to the idea of God’s vigilance and the hope of renewal. The almond tree is also associated with Aaron’s rod that budded (<a href="/numbers/17-8.htm">Numbers 17:8</a>), signifying divine selection and authority. The use of almond blossoms in the lampstand’s design underscores the themes of life, resurrection, and divine favor.<p><b>with buds and petals</b><br>The inclusion of buds and petals in the design suggests growth and beauty, reflecting the intricate and purposeful nature of God’s creation. This detail emphasizes the care and precision in the construction of the Tabernacle’s furnishings, mirroring the beauty and order of God’s creation. The buds and petals can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the fulfillment of the law and the prophets, bringing life and light to the world. The imagery of growth and flowering points to the spiritual growth and fruitfulness expected of God’s people.<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.<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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/lampstand.htm">Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A sacred object in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/almond_blossoms.htm">Almond Blossoms</a></b><br>The design element on the lampstand, symbolizing watchfulness and the awakening of life.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The 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 presence and guidance. As believers, we are called to reflect His light in a dark world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_craftsmanship.htm">Divine Craftsmanship</a></b><br>Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit to create the lampstand, we are equipped by the Holy Spirit to fulfill God's purposes in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/watchfulness_and_readiness.htm">Watchfulness and Readiness</a></b><br>The almond blossoms symbolize vigilance. We are encouraged to be spiritually alert and ready for Christ's return.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_the_fulfillment.htm">Christ as the Fulfillment</a></b><br>The lampstand points to Jesus, the true Light. Our lives should be centered on Him, drawing others to His light.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_worship.htm">Community and Worship</a></b><br>The lampstand was central in the Tabernacle, highlighting the importance of communal worship and the presence of God in our gatherings.<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'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/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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/37-20.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">On the lampstand</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבַמְּנֹרָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇam·mə·nō·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, 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">were four</span><br /><span class="heb">אַרְבָּעָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·bā·‘āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_702.htm">Strong's 702: </a> </span><span class="str2">Four</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cups</span><br /><span class="heb">גְבִעִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(ḡə·ḇi·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<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">shaped like almond flowers</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשֻׁ֨קָּדִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šuq·qā·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8246.htm">Strong's 8246: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be shaped like almonds</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with buds</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ</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">וּפְרָחֶֽיהָ׃</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/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/37-20.htm">Exodus 37:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/37-20.htm">OT Law: Exodus 37:20 In the lampstand were four cups made (Exo. 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