Exodus 39:37
New International Version
the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its accessories, and the olive oil for the light;

New Living Translation
the pure gold lampstand with its symmetrical lamp cups, all its accessories, and the olive oil for lighting;

English Standard Version
the lampstand of pure gold and its lamps with the lamps set and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

Berean Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;

King James Bible
The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,

New King James Version
the pure gold lampstand with its lamps (the lamps set in order), all its utensils, and the oil for light;

New American Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand, with its arrangement of lamps and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

NASB 1995
the pure gold lampstand, with its arrangement of lamps and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

NASB 1977
the pure gold lampstand, with its arrangement of lamps and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

Legacy Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand, with its arrangement of lamps and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

Amplified Bible
the pure gold lampstand and its lamps, with the lamps placed in order, all its utensils, and the oil for the light;

Christian Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand, with its lamps arranged and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand, with its lamps arranged and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;

American Standard Version
the pure candlestick, the lamps thereof, even the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for the light;

Contemporary English Version
the lampstand of pure gold, together with its equipment and oil;

English Revised Version
the pure candlestick, the lamps thereof, even the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for the light;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the pure [gold] lamp stand with its lamps in a row and all its utensils, the olive oil for the lamps,

Good News Translation
the lampstand of pure gold, its lamps, all its equipment, and the oil for the lamps;

International Standard Version
the lamp stand of pure gold, its lamps (with the lamps in order), its furnishings, its oil for lighting,

Majority Standard Bible
the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;

NET Bible
the pure lampstand, its lamps, with the lamps set in order, and all its accessories, and oil for the light;

New Heart English Bible
the pure lampstand, its lamps, even the lamps to be set in order, all its vessels, the oil for the light,

Webster's Bible Translation
The pure candlestick, with its lamps, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all its vessels, and the oil for light,

World English Bible
the pure lamp stand, its lamps, even the lamps to be set in order, all its vessels, the oil for the light,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the pure lampstand, its lamps, the lamps of arrangement, and all its vessels, and the oil for the light.

Young's Literal Translation
the pure candlestick, its lamps, the lamps of arrangement, and all its vessels, and the oil for the light.

Smith's Literal Translation
The pure chandelier, and its lamps; the lamps being set in order, and all its vessels, and the oil of the light;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The altar of gold, and the ointment, and the incense of spices:

Catholic Public Domain Version
the altar of gold, and the ointment, and the incense of aromatics,

New American Bible
the pure gold menorah with its lamps set up on it and with all its utensils, the oil for the light,

New Revised Standard Version
the pure lampstand with its lamps set on it and all its utensils, and the oil for the light;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The pure candlestick, with its lamps, and with the lamps to be set in order, and all its vessels, and the oil for light,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the pure menorah and its lamps, and the lamps of its sides and all its implements, and oil that gives light,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
the pure candlestick, the lamps thereof, even the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for the light;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and its lamps, lamps for burning, and oil for the light,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Moses Approves the Work
36the table with all its utensils and the Bread of the Presence; 37 the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light; 38the gold altar, the anointing oil, the fragrant incense, and the curtain for the entrance to the tent;…

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. ...

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.

Exodus 40:24-25
He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle / and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Leviticus 24:1-4
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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. ...

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. ...

1 Kings 7:49
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;

2 Chronicles 4:20-21
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Zechariah 4:2
“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.

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.

Matthew 25:1-4
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...

Mark 4:21
Jesus also said to them, “Does anyone bring in a lamp to put it under a basket or under a bed? Doesn’t he set it on a stand?

Luke 8:16
No one lights a lamp and covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light.

Luke 11:33-36
No one lights a lamp and puts it in a cellar or under a basket. Instead, he sets it on a stand, so those who enter can see the light. / Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness. / Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness. ...

John 1:4-9
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. / There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. ...

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.”


Treasury of Scripture

The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,

even with

Exodus 27:21
In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.

Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid…

Philippians 2:15
That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;

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Exodus 39
1. The cloths of service and holy garments.
2. The ephod
8. The breast-plate
22. The robe of the ephod
27. The coats, mitre, and girdle of fine linen
30. The plate of the holy crown
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the pure gold lampstand
The "pure gold lampstand" refers to the menorah, a significant artifact within the Tabernacle, crafted from a single piece of hammered gold. The Hebrew word for lampstand is "מְנוֹרָה" (menorah), symbolizing divine light and presence. Gold, being a precious and incorruptible metal, signifies purity and holiness, reflecting God's perfection and glory. The menorah's design, as described in earlier chapters, with its branches and almond blossoms, represents the tree of life, a symbol of God's provision and sustenance.

with its row of lamps
The "row of lamps" indicates the seven lamps that were placed on the branches of the menorah. These lamps were to be kept burning continually, symbolizing the perpetual presence of God among His people. The number seven often represents completeness and perfection in the Bible, underscoring the fullness of God's light and truth. The continuous light also foreshadows Christ as the Light of the World, illuminating the path of righteousness for believers.

and all its utensils
The phrase "and all its utensils" encompasses the various tools used in the maintenance and service of the lampstand, such as tongs and trays. These utensils, also made of gold, highlight the meticulous care and reverence required in the service of God. Each tool had a specific purpose, emphasizing the order and precision in worship, reflecting the orderly nature of God's creation and His desire for worship to be conducted with intentionality and respect.

as well as the oil for the light
The "oil for the light" refers to the pure olive oil used to fuel the lamps of the menorah. Olive oil, a staple in ancient Israel, was a symbol of anointing, blessing, and the Holy Spirit. The oil's role in keeping the lamps burning signifies the need for the Holy Spirit's presence to sustain the spiritual life of believers. Just as the oil was necessary for the light to shine, so is the Spirit essential for illuminating the hearts and minds of God's people, guiding them in truth and righteousness.

(37) The lamps to be set in order.--Heb., the lamps of arrangement. The reference is probably to the arrangement of the lamps in a single line or row. (Comp. Leviticus 24:6.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the pure
הַטְּהֹרָ֜ה (haṭ·ṭə·hō·rāh)
Article | Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

gold lampstand
הַמְּנֹרָ֨ה (ham·mə·nō·rāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4501: A chandelier

with its row of lamps
נֵרֹתֶ֗יהָ (nê·rō·ṯe·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

and all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

its utensils,
כֵּלֶ֑יהָ (kê·le·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

as well as the oil
שֶׁ֥מֶן (še·men)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

for the light;
הַמָּאֽוֹר׃ (ham·mā·’ō·wr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3974: A luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier


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