Exodus 40:24
New International Version
He placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

New Living Translation
He set the lampstand in the Tabernacle across from the table on the south side of the Holy Place.

English Standard Version
He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle,

Berean Standard Bible
He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

King James Bible
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

New King James Version
He put the lampstand in the tabernacle of meeting, across from the table, on the south side of the tabernacle;

New American Standard Bible
Then he placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

NASB 1995
Then he placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

NASB 1977
Then he placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then he placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

Amplified Bible
Then he put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

Christian Standard Bible
He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

American Standard Version
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Contemporary English Version
The lampstand was put along the south wall,

English Revised Version
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He placed the lamp stand in the tent of meeting opposite the table, on the south side of the tent.

Good News Translation
He put the lampstand in the Tent, on the south side, opposite the table,

International Standard Version
Then he put the lamp stand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tent,

Majority Standard Bible
He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

NET Bible
And he put the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.

New Heart English Bible
He put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

World English Bible
He put the lamp stand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he puts the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the side of the Dwelling Place southward,

Young's Literal Translation
And he putteth the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over-against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he put the chandelier in the tent of appointment, opposite the table, upon the thigh of the dwelling southward.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He set the candlestick also in the tabernacle of the testimony over against the table on the south side,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he placed the lampstand in the tabernacle of the testimony, away from the table, on the south side,

New American Bible
He placed the menorah in the tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle,

New Revised Standard Version
He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he put the candlestick in the tabernacle of the congregation, over against the table on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he set the lamp stand in the Time Tent on the table against the far end of the Tent at the south.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he put the candlestick into the tabernacle of witness, on the side of the tabernacle toward the south.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. 24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle 25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.…

Cross References
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.

Numbers 8:2-3
“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 7:48-50
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.

2 Chronicles 4:7
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.

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 4:5
From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.

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.”

John 1:4-5
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.

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Isaiah 42:6-7
“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, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

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.

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.

2 Corinthians 4:6
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

Exodus 25:31-35
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…

Exodus 37:17-24
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: …

Psalm 119:105
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.

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1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
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He placed the lampstand
The act of placing the lampstand is significant in the context of the tabernacle's construction and dedication. The Hebrew word for "lampstand" is "מְנוֹרָה" (menorah), which is a symbol of divine light and presence. The menorah was crafted from pure gold and was a central element in the holy place, representing God's eternal light and guidance for His people. The placement of the lampstand by Moses signifies obedience to God's specific instructions and the importance of divine illumination in the life of the Israelites. It serves as a reminder that God's light should guide our paths and illuminate our understanding.

in the Tent of Meeting
The "Tent of Meeting" refers to the sacred space where God would meet with Moses and the Israelites. In Hebrew, it is "אֹהֶל מוֹעֵד" (Ohel Moed), which translates to "tent of appointment" or "meeting." This was a place of divine encounter, where God's presence was manifest among His people. The Tent of Meeting was a precursor to the temple and a foreshadowing of the ultimate meeting place between God and humanity through Jesus Christ. It emphasizes the importance of having a designated space for worship and communion with God, highlighting the sacredness of meeting with the Divine.

opposite the table
The placement of the lampstand "opposite the table" indicates a deliberate and ordered arrangement within the tabernacle. The table referred to here is the Table of Showbread, which held the bread of the Presence, symbolizing God's provision and fellowship with His people. The lampstand's position opposite the table suggests a balance between light and sustenance, between divine revelation and divine provision. This arrangement teaches us about the harmony and order in God's design, where spiritual enlightenment and physical nourishment are both essential for a holistic relationship with God.

on the south side of the tabernacle
The specification of the "south side" for the lampstand's placement is not arbitrary but holds symbolic meaning. In biblical symbolism, the south often represents warmth, light, and life, as it is associated with the sun's path. The south side of the tabernacle being the location for the lampstand underscores the theme of light and life emanating from God's presence. It also reflects the meticulous nature of God's instructions for the tabernacle, where every detail has purpose and meaning. This teaches us about the importance of following God's guidance precisely and the assurance that His plans are perfect and intentional.

(24) He put the candlestick . . . over against the table.--Directly opposite to it, on the left hand, as one faced the vail. The light would thus be thrown on the table of shewbread. (See Exodus 25:37.)

Verse 24. - Over against the table - i.e., exactly opposite to the table, on the left as one faced the veil.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also placed
וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (way·yā·śem)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

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

in the Tent
בְּאֹ֣הֶל (bə·’ō·hel)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 168: A tent

of Meeting
מוֹעֵ֔ד (mō·w·‘êḏ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting

opposite
נֹ֖כַח (nō·ḵaḥ)
Preposition
Strong's 5227: The front part, opposite, in front of, forward, in behalf of

the table
הַשֻּׁלְחָ֑ן (haš·šul·ḥān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7979: A table, a meal

on
עַ֛ל (‘al)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the south
נֶֽגְבָּה׃ (neḡ·bāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5045: South country, the Negeb, south

side
יֶ֥רֶךְ (ye·reḵ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3409: Thigh,loin, flank, side

of the tabernacle
הַמִּשְׁכָּ֖ן (ham·miš·kān)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4908: A residence, the Tabernacle


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