Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the lampstands of pure gold with their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; New Living Translation the lampstands and their lamps of solid gold, to burn in front of the Most Holy Place as prescribed; English Standard Version the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold to burn before the inner sanctuary, as prescribed; Berean Standard Bible the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; King James Bible Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; New King James Version the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in the prescribed manner in front of the inner sanctuary, New American Standard Bible the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary in the way prescribed; NASB 1995 the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary in the way prescribed; NASB 1977 the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary in the way prescribed; Legacy Standard Bible and the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary in the way prescribed; Amplified Bible and the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary (the Holy of Holies) as directed; Christian Standard Bible the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold to burn in front of the inner sanctuary according to specifications; Holman Christian Standard Bible the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold to burn in front of the inner sanctuary according to specifications; American Standard Version and the candlesticks with their lamps, to burn according to the ordinance before the oracle, of pure gold; Contemporary English Version the lampstands and the lamps that burned in front of the most holy place, English Revised Version and the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn according to the ordinance before the oracle, of pure gold; GOD'S WORD® Translation lamp stands and lamps of pure gold (to burn as directed in front of the inner room), Good News Translation the lampstands and the lamps of fine gold that were to burn in front of the Most Holy Place, according to plan; International Standard Version the lamp stands and their lamps made of pure gold to burn in front of the inner sanctuary, as required, Majority Standard Bible the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; NET Bible the pure gold lampstands and their lamps which burned as specified at the entrance to the inner sanctuary, New Heart English Bible and the lampstands with their lamps, to burn according to the ordinance before the inner sanctuary, of pure gold; Webster's Bible Translation Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; World English Bible and the lamp stands with their lamps to burn according to the ordinance before the inner sanctuary, of pure gold; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the lampstands, and their lamps, for their burning according to the ordinance, before the oracle, of gold refined; Young's Literal Translation and the candlesticks, and their lamps, for their burning according to the ordinance, before the oracle, of gold refined; Smith's Literal Translation And the chandeliers and their lamps, to burn according to judgment before the oracle of shut up gold. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe candlesticks also of most pure gold with their lamps to give light before the oracle, according to the manner. Catholic Public Domain Version and also, of the purest gold, the lampstands with their lamps, to shine before the oracle, according to the rite; New American Bible the menorahs and their lamps of pure gold which were to burn as prescribed before the inner sanctuary, New Revised Standard Version the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold to burn before the inner sanctuary, as prescribed; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn according to the ordinance before the Sanctuary, of pure gold; Brenton Septuagint Translation also the candlesticks, and the lamps to give light according to the pattern, and in front of the oracle, of pure gold. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Completion of the Gold Furnishings19Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; 20 the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; 21the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;… Cross References Exodus 25:31-40 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. ... 1 Kings 7:48-50 Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / 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; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple. Exodus 37:17-24 Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ... Numbers 8:1-4 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ... Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. Revelation 1:12-13 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. Revelation 1:20 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. Matthew 5:14-16 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. John 8:12 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.” Revelation 2:1 “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. Exodus 27:20-21 And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come. Leviticus 24:2-4 “Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually. 1 Samuel 3:3 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. 1 Kings 6:20-22 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty cubits wide, and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. / So Solomon overlaid the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. / So he overlaid with gold the whole interior of the temple, until everything was completely finished. He also overlaid with gold the entire altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary. 1 Kings 6:23-28 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ... Treasury of Scripture Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; the candlesticks 2 Chronicles 4:7 And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Exodus 25:31-37 And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same… burn after Exodus 27:20,21 And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always… the oracle 1 Kings 6:5,16,17 And against the wall of the house he built chambers round about, against the walls of the house round about, both of the temple and of the oracle: and he made chambers round about: … 1 Kings 8:6 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims. Psalm 28:2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. Jump to Previous Best Burn Burning Candlesticks Front Gold Inmost Inner Lampstands Manner Moreover Oracle Ordinance Prescribed Pure Refined Regular Room Sanctuary Supports WayJump to Next Best Burn Burning Candlesticks Front Gold Inmost Inner Lampstands Manner Moreover Oracle Ordinance Prescribed Pure Refined Regular Room Sanctuary Supports Way2 Chronicles 4 1. The altar of brass2. The molten sea upon twelve oxen 6. The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables 9. The courts, and the instruments of brass 19. The instruments of gold the lampstands of pure gold The lampstands, or menorahs, are significant in biblical symbolism, representing the light of God and His presence among His people. The Hebrew word for lampstand is "מְנוֹרָה" (menorah), which is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition and worship. The use of "pure gold" signifies the holiness and purity required in the worship of God. Gold, being a precious and incorruptible metal, symbolizes the divine nature and the eternal light of God. In the context of the temple, these lampstands were not merely functional but also carried profound theological meaning, pointing to the light of God's truth and His guidance for Israel. and their lamps to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew the lampstandsהַמְּנֹר֞וֹת (ham·mə·nō·rō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4501: A chandelier of pure סָגֽוּר׃ (sā·ḡūr) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 5462: To shut up, to surrender gold זָהָ֥ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky and their lamps, וְנֵרֹתֵיהֶ֗ם (wə·nê·rō·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5216: A lamp, light to burn לְבַעֲרָ֧ם (lə·ḇa·‘ă·rām) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1197: To kindle, consume, to be, brutish in front לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the inner sanctuary הַדְּבִ֖יר (had·də·ḇîr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1687: Perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room of Solomon's temple) as prescribed; כַּמִּשְׁפָּ֛ט (kam·miš·pāṭ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links 2 Chronicles 4:20 NIV2 Chronicles 4:20 NLT 2 Chronicles 4:20 ESV 2 Chronicles 4:20 NASB 2 Chronicles 4:20 KJV 2 Chronicles 4:20 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 4:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 4:20 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 4:20 French Bible 2 Chronicles 4:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 4:20 And the lampstands with their lamps (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |