Exodus 37:23
New International Version
They made its seven lamps, as well as its wick trimmers and trays, of pure gold.

New Living Translation
He also made seven lamps for the lampstand, lamp snuffers, and trays, all of pure gold.

English Standard Version
And he made its seven lamps and 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.

King James Bible
And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.

New King James Version
And he made its seven lamps, its wick-trimmers, and its trays of pure gold.

New American Standard Bible
And he made its seven lamps with its tongs and its trays of pure gold.

NASB 1995
He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.

NASB 1977
And he made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
He made its seven lamps with its tongs and its trays of pure gold.

Amplified Bible
He made its seven lamps with its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.

Christian Standard Bible
He also made its seven lamps, snuffers, and firepans of pure gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He also made its seven lamps, snuffers, and firepans of pure gold.

American Standard Version
And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the snuffers thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.

English Revised Version
And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He made the seven lamps, the tongs, and the incense burners out of pure gold.

Good News Translation
He made seven lamps for the lampstand, and he made its tongs and trays of pure gold.

International Standard Version
He made its seven lamps, its tongs, and its trays from pure gold.

Majority Standard Bible
He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.

NET Bible
He made its seven lamps, its trimmers, and its trays of pure gold.

New Heart English Bible
He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold.

World English Bible
He made its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff dishes, of pure gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he makes its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold;

Young's Literal Translation
And he maketh its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold;

Smith's Literal Translation
He will make its seven lamps and its snuffers, and its fire pans of pure gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He made also the seven lamps with their snuffers, and the vessels where the snuffings were to be put out, of the purest gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He also made the seven lamps with their candle snuffers, and the vessels where the candles would be extinguished, from the finest gold.

New American Bible
Its seven lamps, as well as its trimming shears and trays, were made of pure gold.

New Revised Standard Version
He made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its trays of pure gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its snuff dishes of pure gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its dishes of pure gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he made the lamps thereof, seven, and the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, of pure gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And on the candlestick seven golden lamps, and its snuffers gold, and its funnels gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Lampstand
22The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. 23He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold. 24He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:37
Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.

Numbers 8:2-4
“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. / 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.

1 Kings 7:49
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;

2 Chronicles 4:20
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.


Treasury of Scripture

And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his firepans, of pure gold.

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.

Numbers 8:2
Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.

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:

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. The table of showbread with its vessels
17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments
25. The altar of incense
29. The anointing oil and sweet incense














He also made its seven lamps
The seven lamps refer to the lampstand, or menorah, which was a critical element in the Tabernacle. The number seven often symbolizes completeness or perfection in the Bible, reflecting God's creation week. The menorah's design was given directly by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 25:31-40), emphasizing its divine origin and purpose. The seven lamps provided light in the Holy Place, symbolizing God's presence and guidance. This imagery is echoed in Revelation 1:12-13, where Jesus is depicted among seven golden lampstands, representing the churches.

its wick trimmers
Wick trimmers were essential tools for maintaining the lamps, ensuring they burned brightly and consistently. This maintenance symbolizes the need for continual spiritual vigilance and purity. Just as the priests were responsible for tending the lamps, believers are called to maintain their spiritual lives through prayer, study, and obedience. The trimming of wicks can also be seen as a metaphor for sanctification, the process of being made holy.

and trays of pure gold
The use of pure gold signifies the value and purity required in the worship of God. Gold was the most precious metal known at the time, symbolizing the divine nature and glory of God. The trays, likely used to hold the trimmings and ashes, underscore the importance of cleanliness and order in worship. This attention to detail reflects the holiness and perfection expected in the service of God. The use of gold throughout the Tabernacle points to the heavenly reality it represents, as seen in Revelation 21:18, where the New Jerusalem is described as being made of pure gold.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Bezalel
The skilled craftsman appointed by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand and its accessories.

2. Tabernacle
The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness.

3. Lampstand (Menorah)
A significant piece of Tabernacle furniture, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people.

4. Seven Lamps
Representing completeness and perfection, often associated with the divine presence and guidance.

5. Wick Trimmers and Trays
Tools made of pure gold, used for maintaining the lamps, ensuring they burned brightly and continuously.
Teaching Points
Symbolism of Light
The lampstand's light symbolizes God's presence and guidance. As believers, we are called to reflect His light in our lives.

Perfection and Completeness
The number seven signifies completeness. Our walk with God should strive for spiritual maturity and completeness in Christ.

Continuous Maintenance
Just as the lamps required regular trimming and care, our spiritual lives need constant attention and nurturing through prayer, study, and fellowship.

Purity and Holiness
The use of pure gold signifies the purity and holiness required in our worship and service to God.

Role of the Church
The lampstand's function parallels the church's role to be a beacon of light and truth in the world, pointing others to Christ.Verse 23. - His snuffers. Or, "tongs," as in Exodus 25:38.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He also made
וַיַּ֥עַשׂ (way·ya·‘aś)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

its seven
שִׁבְעָ֑ה (šiḇ·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

lamps,
נֵרֹתֶ֖יהָ (nê·rō·ṯe·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

its wick trimmers,
וּמַלְקָחֶ֥יהָ (ū·mal·qā·ḥe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - mdc | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4457: Tongs, snuffers

and trays
וּמַחְתֹּתֶ֖יהָ (ū·maḥ·tō·ṯe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4289: A fireholder, censer, snuff dish

of pure
טָהֽוֹר׃ (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

gold.
זָהָ֥ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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