Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the weight of gold for the gold lampstands and their lamps, with the weight for each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; New Living Translation He told Solomon the amount of gold needed for the gold lampstands and lamps, and the amount of silver for the silver lampstands and lamps, depending on how each would be used. English Standard Version the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps, the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps, the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand in the service, Berean Standard Bible the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; King James Bible Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. New King James Version the weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for each lampstand and its lamps; for the lampstands of silver by weight, for the lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand. New American Standard Bible and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand; NASB 1995 and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand; NASB 1977 and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand; Legacy Standard Bible and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the service of each lampstand; Amplified Bible and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand; Christian Standard Bible the weight of the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand; Holman Christian Standard Bible the weight of the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand; American Standard Version by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick; Contemporary English Version including the lampstands and lamps, English Revised Version by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick: GOD'S WORD® Translation the weight of the gold lamp stands and their gold lamps ([that is,] the weight of gold for each lamp stand and its lamps), the weight of silver for each silver lamp stand and its lamps (according to the use of each lamp stand for worship), Good News Translation for each lamp and lampstand, International Standard Version the gold for the golden lamp stands and their lamps, the silver for a lamp stand and its lamps (each according to its intended use in the service), Majority Standard Bible the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; NET Bible for the gold lampstands and their gold lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps, for the silver lampstands, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps, according to the prescribed use of each lampstand, New Heart English Bible by weight also for the lampstands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, by weight for every lampstand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lampstand; Webster's Bible Translation Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for its lamps: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for its lamps, according to the use of every candlestick. World English Bible by weight also for the lamp stands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps; and for the lamp stands of silver, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lamp stand; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand [by] weight for the lampstands of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight [for] lampstand and lampstand, and its lamps; and for the lampstands of silver, by weight for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of lampstand and lampstand; Young's Literal Translation and by weight for the candlesticks of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight for candlestick and candlestick, and its lamps; and for the candlesticks of silver, by weight for a candlestick and its lamps, according to the service of candlestick and candlestick; Smith's Literal Translation And the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight of the candlestick and candlestick, and its lamps: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, for the candlestick and its lamps, according to the service of candlestick and candlestick. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe gave also gold for the golden candlesticks, and their lamps, according to the dimensions of every candlestick, and the lamps thereof. In like manner also he gave silver by weight for the silver candlesticks, and for their lamps according to the diversity of the dimensions of them. Catholic Public Domain Version Then too, he distributed gold for the lampstands and their lamps, according to the measure of each of the lampstands with their lamps. Similarly also, he distributed silver by weight for the silver lampstands with their lamps, according to the diversity of their measure. New American Bible likewise for the golden menorahs and their lamps he specified the weight of gold for each menorah and its lamps, and for the silver menorahs he specified the weight of silver for each menorah and its lamps, depending on the use to which each menorah was to be put. New Revised Standard Version the weight of the golden lampstands and their lamps, the weight of gold for each lampstand and its lamps, the weight of silver for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each in the service, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the place for the candlestick of gold and for their lamps of gold and the wicks thereof and the ornaments thereof and the vessels of oil thereof. David recorded everything, and gave it to Solomon his son; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The place in which the lampstand of gold was set, and the lamps of gold and their linen wicks and their ornaments and their vessels of oil; David wrote everything and gave to Solomon his son. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick; Brenton Septuagint Translation He gave him the weight of the candlesticks, and of the lamps. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Plans for the Temple…14the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service; 15the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand; 16the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;… 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 37:17-24 Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were 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 extended from the lampstand. ... 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 7:48-50 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. 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. 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. ... 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. Exodus 30:7-8 And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. / When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. 2 Chronicles 13:11 Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him. 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 1:20 This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Revelation 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. 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.” Treasury of Scripture Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. the candlesticks Exodus 25:31-39 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… 1 Kings 7:19 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits. 2 Chronicles 4:7 And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. Jump to Previous Candlestick Candlesticks Different Gold Golden Lampstands Needed Service Silver Support Thereof Use Vessel Vessels WeightJump to Next Candlestick Candlesticks Different Gold Golden Lampstands Needed Service Silver Support Thereof Use Vessel Vessels Weight1 Chronicles 28 1. David in a solemn assembly having declared God's favor to him, 5. and promise to his son Solomon, exhorts them to fear God 9. He encourages Solomon to build the temple 11. He gives him patterns, gold and silver, etc the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps In the context of 1 Chronicles 28, King David is providing Solomon with detailed plans for the construction of the temple. The mention of "gold lampstands and their lamps" highlights the importance of light in the temple, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. Gold, a precious metal, signifies purity and divinity, often associated with God's holiness. The lampstands are reminiscent of the menorah in the Tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25:31-40, which served as a perpetual light. This connection underscores continuity between the Tabernacle and the Temple, emphasizing the enduring nature of God's covenant with Israel. including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who is giving instructions for the building of the temple. He is passing on the plans to his son Solomon. 2. Solomon David's son, who is chosen to build the temple. He receives detailed instructions from David. 3. Temple The holy place that David plans but Solomon will build. It is central to Israel's worship and relationship with God. 4. Tables of Showbread Sacred furniture in the temple where the showbread is placed, symbolizing God's provision and presence. 5. Gold and Silver Precious metals used in the construction and furnishing of the temple, representing the value and holiness of the worship space. Teaching Points The Importance of Detailed ObedienceDavid's instructions highlight the importance of following God's commands with precision. Just as the weight of gold and silver was specified, we are called to obey God's Word in detail. Symbolism of the Showbread The showbread represents God's provision and presence. In our lives, we should recognize and give thanks for God's continual provision and presence. Value in Worship The use of gold and silver signifies the value and reverence we should have in our worship. Our worship should reflect the worthiness of God, not just in material terms but in the sincerity and purity of our hearts. Generational Faithfulness David's preparation for Solomon underscores the importance of passing on faith and responsibilities to the next generation. We should be intentional in mentoring and preparing others to continue God's work. God's Provision for His Work The provision of materials for the temple reminds us that God provides what is necessary for His work. We can trust Him to supply our needs as we serve Him.(15) Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold.--Rather, and a (specified) weight for the golden lampstands, and their golden lamps, in the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and (a weight) for the lampstands of silver by weight, for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand. The meaning still is that David gave Solomon a description of the designated articles, fixing the proper weight for each. (Comp. Exodus 25:31 sqq., the great golden candelabrum of the Mosaic sanctuary.) No mention of the silver lampstands occurs anywhere else in the Old Testament. According to the Rabbis, they stood in the chambers of the priests. Hebrew the weightוּמִשְׁקָ֞ל (ū·miš·qāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing of the gold הַזָּהָ֗ב (haz·zā·hāḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky lampstands לִמְנֹר֣וֹת (lim·nō·rō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4501: A chandelier and their זָהָ֔ב (zā·hāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky lamps, וְנֵרֹֽתֵיהֶם֙ (wə·nê·rō·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5216: A lamp, light including the weight בְּמִשְׁקַל־ (bə·miš·qal-) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing of each lampstand מְנוֹרָ֥ה (mə·nō·w·rāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4501: A chandelier and its lamps; וְנֵרֹתֶ֑יהָ (wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light the weight בְּמִשְׁקָל֙ (bə·miš·qāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing of each silver הַכֶּ֤סֶף (hak·ke·sep̄) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money lampstand וְלִמְנֹר֨וֹת (wə·lim·nō·rō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4501: A chandelier and its lamps, וְנֵרֹתֶ֔יהָ (wə·nê·rō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5216: A lamp, light according to the use כַּעֲבוֹדַ֖ת (ka·‘ă·ḇō·w·ḏaṯ) Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5656: Work of any kind of each lampstand; לִמְנוֹרָ֣ה (lim·nō·w·rāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4501: A chandelier Links 1 Chronicles 28:15 NIV1 Chronicles 28:15 NLT 1 Chronicles 28:15 ESV 1 Chronicles 28:15 NASB 1 Chronicles 28:15 KJV 1 Chronicles 28:15 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 28:15 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 28:15 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 28:15 French Bible 1 Chronicles 28:15 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 28:15 By weight also for the lampstands of (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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