King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, [of] pure gold.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He made its seven lamps, its tongs and its trays of pure gold.
Berean Standard Bible:
He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.
American Standard Version:
And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he made{H6213} his seven{H7651} lamps{H5216}, and his snuffers{H4457}, and his snuffdishes{H4289}, of pure{H2889} gold{H2091}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Revelation 5:5
- And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
Exodus 25:37
- And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
Revelation 1:12
- And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
Zechariah 4:2
- And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all [of] gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which [are] upon the top thereof:
Revelation 1:20
- The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.
Revelation 2:1
- ¶ Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
Revelation 4:5
- And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and [there were] seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
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Commentary for Exodus 37:23
Exodus 37:23 is a verse from the Old Testament that describes a part of the construction of the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness after the exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically focuses on the work of Bezalel, who was divinely inspired and filled with the Spirit of God to accomplish artistic and skilled craftsmanship for the Tabernacle. He is described as making the seven lamps, snuffers, and snuffdishes out of pure gold for the lampstand (menorah) in the Holy Place.
The lampstand was a central feature of the Tabernacle's lighting and was to be kept burning continuously as a symbol of God's presence and light. The lamps were to be lit every evening and cleaned every morning, which is where the snuffers and snuffdishes came into use—they were practical tools for maintaining the lamps. The purity of the gold from which these items were made underscores the holiness and preciousness of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, reflecting the divine glory they were meant to serve and represent.
Historically, this verse reflects the intricate details and the high value placed on worship and the representation of God's presence among His people. The use of pure gold for these items not only signified the sanctity of the objects but also the wealth and dedication that the Israelites were to invest in their relationship with God. The detailed instructions for the Tabernacle's construction, including the lampstand and its accessories, were part of the covenantal laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai, which the Israelites were commanded to follow meticulously as an act of obedience and worship.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H7651
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁבַע
Transliteration: shebaʻ
Pronunciation: sheh'-bah
Description: or (masculine) (שִׁבְעָה); from שָׁבַע; a primitive cardinal number; seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number; ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare שִׁבְעָנָה. - Strong's Number: H5216
There are 42 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נִיר
Transliteration: nîyr
Pronunciation: neer
Description: or נִר; also נֵיר; or נֵר; or (feminine) נֵרָה; from a primitive root (see נִיר; נוּר) properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light (literally or figuratively); candle, lamp, light. - Strong's Number: H4457
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלְקָח
Transliteration: melqâch
Pronunciation: mel-kawkh'
Description: or מַלְקָח; from לָקַח; (only in dual) tweezers; snuffers, tongs. - Strong's Number: H4289
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחְתָּה
Transliteration: machtâh
Pronunciation: makh-taw'
Description: the same as מְחִתָּה in the sense of removal; a pan for live coals; censer, firepan, snuffdish. - 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.