King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And this work of the candlestick [was of] beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, [was] beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had shewed Moses, so he made the candlestick.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Here is how the menorah was made: it was hammered gold from its base to its flowers, hammered work, following the pattern ADONAI had shown Moshe. This is how he made the menorah.
Berean Standard Bible:
This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.
American Standard Version:
And this was the work of the candlestick, beaten work of gold; unto the base thereof, and unto the flowers thereof, it was beaten work: according unto the pattern which Jehovah had showed Moses, so he made the candlestick.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And this work{H4639} of the candlestick{H4501} was of beaten{H4749} gold{H2091}, unto the shaft{H3409} thereof, unto the flowers{H6525} thereof, was beaten work{H4749}: according unto the pattern{H4758} which the LORD{H3068} had shewed{H7200} Moses{H4872}, so he made{H6213} the candlestick{H4501}.
Cross-References (KJV):
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.
Exodus 25:40
- And look that thou make [them] after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount.
Exodus 25:9
- According to all that I shew thee, [after] the pattern of the tabernacle, and the pattern of all the instruments thereof, even so shall ye make [it].
Exodus 25:18
- And thou shalt make two cherubims [of] gold, [of] beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
Exodus 37:17
- 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:
Exodus 37:24
- [Of] a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
Hebrews 8:5
- Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, [that] thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.
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Commentary for Numbers 8:4
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Pattern:** The verse emphasizes that the construction of the candlestick (menorah) for the Tabernacle was done exactly according to the pattern God showed Moses. This reflects the theme of adherence to divine instruction and the importance of following God's design in worship.
- **Craftsmanship:** The detailed work of the candlestick, made of beaten gold with intricate designs such as shafts and flowers, showcases the theme of skilled craftsmanship dedicated to the service of God.
- **Holiness and Light:** The menorah symbolizes light and holiness, themes that are recurrent in the Bible. Light is often associated with God's presence, truth, and guidance.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings:** Numbers 8:4 is set during the time when the Israelites were in the wilderness after their exodus from Egypt. God was instructing them on how to build and maintain the Tabernacle, which was the portable dwelling place for God's presence among His people.
- **Tabernacle Construction:** The book of Numbers begins with God commanding Moses to take a census of the Israelite community and then moves into instructions about the roles of the Levites and the construction of the Tabernacle. The detailed description of the menorah is part of these instructions.
- **Priestly Duties:** The menorah was to be lit by the priests daily, an essential part of their duties in the Tabernacle, and later in the Temple. This ritual was central to Israelite worship and maintaining the sanctity of the space where God met with His people.
In summary, Numbers 8:4 reflects the importance of following divine blueprints in the construction of sacred objects, the role of beauty and craftsmanship in worship, and the significance of light as a symbol of God's presence and guidance during the historical period of the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land.
*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: H4639
There are 221 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲשֶׂה
Transliteration: maʻăseh
Pronunciation: mah-as-eh'
Description: from עָשָׂה; an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property; act, art, [phrase] bakemeat, business, deed, do(-ing), labor, thing made, ware of making, occupation, thing offered, operation, possession, [idiom] well, (handy-, needle-, net-) work(ing, -manship), wrought. - Strong's Number: H4501
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנוֹרָה
Transliteration: mᵉnôwrâh
Pronunciation: men-o-raw'
Description: or מְנֹרָה; feminine of מָנוֹר (in the original sense of נִיר); a chandelier; candlestick. - 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: 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. - Strong's Number: H3409
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרֵךְ
Transliteration: yârêk
Pronunciation: yaw-rake'
Description: from an unused root meaning to be soft; the thigh (from its fleshy softness); by euphemistically the generative parts; figuratively, a shank, flank, side; [idiom] body, loins, shaft, side, thigh. - Strong's Number: H6525
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פֶּרַח
Transliteration: perach
Pronunciation: peh'-rakh
Description: from פָּרַח; a calyx (natural or artificial); generally, bloom; blossom, bud, flower. - Strong's Number: H4758
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַרְאֶה
Transliteration: marʼeh
Pronunciation: mar-eh'
Description: from רָאָה; a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental) a vision; [idiom] apparently, appearance(-reth), [idiom] as soon as beautiful(-ly), countenance, fair, favoured, form, goodly, to look (up) on (to), look(-eth), pattern, to see, seem, sight, visage, vision. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. - Strong's Number: H4872
There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
Transliteration: Môsheh
Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses. - 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.