King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it [was] one beaten work [of] pure gold.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Their rings of outer leaves and their branches were of one piece with the shaft. Thus the whole menorah was one piece of hammered work made of pure gold.
Berean Standard Bible:
The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.
American Standard Version:
Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Their knops{H3730} and their branches{H7070} were of the same: all of it was one{H259} beaten work{H4749} of pure{H2889} gold{H2091}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 51:17
- The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Isaiah 5:10
- Yea, ten acres of vineyard shall yield one bath, and the seed of an homer shall yield an ephah.
Colossians 3:5
- ¶ Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
1 Corinthians 9:27
- But I keep under my body, and bring [it] into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Isaiah 5:4
- What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Isaiah 5:5
- And now go to; I will tell you what I will do to my vineyard: I will take away the hedge thereof, and it shall be eaten up; [and] break down the wall thereof, and it shall be trodden down:
Exodus 25:31
- ¶ 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.
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Commentary for Exodus 37:22
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Detail:** The verse emphasizes the meticulous craftsmanship of the tabernacle's furnishings, reflecting the importance of beauty and detail in worship.
- **Holiness and Purity:** The use of pure gold signifies the sanctity and worthiness required in constructing objects for the service of God.
- **Unity and Integrity:** The description of the lampstand's parts being of one piece underscores the theme of unity in the design of the tabernacle, symbolizing the cohesiveness of the Israelite community in their worship.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus from Egypt:** Exodus 37 occurs after the Israelites have been freed from slavery in Egypt and are in the process of constructing a tabernacle as a dwelling place for God among them.
- **Wilderness Wanderings:** This event takes place during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness towards the Promised Land.
- **Mosaic Leadership:** Moses is the leader to whom God gives detailed instructions for the tabernacle and its furnishings, which are being executed by skilled craftsman like Bezalel and Oholiab.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The construction of the tabernacle is part of establishing the covenant relationship between God and the Israelites, with the tabernacle serving as the focal point of their religious life and worship.
In Exodus 37:22, the verse is describing the construction of the menorah, or lampstand, which is one of the key pieces of furniture in the tabernacle. This lampstand is to be made entirely of pure gold, with its knobs and branches crafted as a single, beaten piece. This reflects the skill and artistry involved in creating sacred objects for the worship of God, as well as the intrinsic value and purity associated with the divine presence in the midst of the Israelite community.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3730
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּפְתֹּר
Transliteration: kaphtôr
Pronunciation: kaf-tore'
Description: or (Amos 9:1) כַּפְתּוֹר; probably from an unused root meaning to encircle; a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense, i.e. the capital of acolumn, or a wreath-like button or disk on the candelabrum; knop, (upper) lintel. - Strong's Number: H7070
There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָנֶה
Transliteration: qâneh
Pronunciation: kaw-neh'
Description: from קָנָה; a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard); balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. - Strong's Number: H259
There are 801 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶחָד
Transliteration: ʼechâd
Pronunciation: ekh-awd'
Description: a numeral from אָחַד; properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first; a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, - Strong's Number: H4749
There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִקְשָׁה
Transliteration: miqshâh
Pronunciation: mik-shaw'
Description: feminine of מִקְשֶׁה; rounded work, i.e. moulded by hammering (repousse); beaten (out of one piece, work), upright, whole piece. - Strong's Number: H2889
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָהוֹר
Transliteration: ṭâhôwr
Pronunciation: taw-hore'
Description: or טָהֹר; from טָהֵר; pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense); clean, fair, pure(-ness). - Strong's Number: H2091
There are 336 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָהָב
Transliteration: zâhâb
Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'
Description: from an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky; gold(-en), fair weather.