2 Chronicles 4:7
2 Chronicles 4:7 in Multiple Translations
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.
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.
And he made the ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
And he made the ten gold supports for the lights, as directions had been given for them, and he put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left.
He made ten gold lampstands as had been specified, and placed them in the Temple, five on the south side and five on the north.
And he made ten candlestickes of golde (according to their forme) and put them in the Temple, fiue on the right hand, and fiue on the left.
And he maketh the ten candlesticks of gold, according to their ordinance, and placeth in the temple, five on the right, and five on the left.
He made the ten lamp stands of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand and five on the left.
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.
And he made ten golden candlesticks, according to the form which they were commanded to be made by: and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
They also made ten gold lampstands according to what Solomon had instructed them. They put them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north side.
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2 Chronicles 4:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֠/יַּעַשׂ
אֶת
מְנֹר֧וֹת
הַ/זָּהָ֛ב
עֶ֖שֶׂר
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
בַּֽ/הֵיכָ֔ל
חָמֵ֥שׁ
מִ/יָּמִ֖ין
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
מִ/שְּׂמֹֽאול
וַ֠/יַּעַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מְנֹר֧וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fp
הַ/זָּהָ֛ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Art | N-ms
עֶ֖שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
ten
Adj
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
to give
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בַּֽ/הֵיכָ֔ל
hêykâl
H1964
temple
Prep | N-ms
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
מִ/יָּמִ֖ין
yâmîyn
H3225
Ben]jamin
Prep | N-fs
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
מִ/שְּׂמֹֽאול
sᵉmôʼwl
H8040
left
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 4:7
וַ֠/יַּעַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מְנֹר֧וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
N-fp
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
הַ/זָּהָ֛ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Art | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
עֶ֖שֶׂר
ʻeser
H6235
"ten"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number ten, often used in combination with other numbers to describe larger quantities, such as in the story of the ten commandments in Exodus 20. It is commonly translated as 'ten' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) ten 1a) ten 1b) with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: a.sar (עֲשַׂר "ten" H6236)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: ten, (fif-, seven-) teen. See also: Genesis 5:14; 1 Kings 6:3; Isaiah 5:10.
כְּ/מִשְׁפָּטָ֑/ם
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
וַ/יִּתֵּן֙
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
בַּֽ/הֵיכָ֔ל
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מִ/יָּמִ֖ין
yâmîyn
H3225
"Ben]jamin"
Prep | N-fs
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
מִ/שְּׂמֹֽאול
sᵉmôʼwl
H8040
"left"
Prep | N-ms
This word means 'left' or 'north', referring to the left hand or side, as seen in KJV translations. It describes direction or orientation.
Definition: 1) the left, the left hand, the left side 1a) left 1b) left hand 1c) north (as one faces east)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: left (hand, side). See also: Genesis 13:9; 1 Kings 22:19; Proverbs 3:16.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 4:7
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 4:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:7
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:7
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- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 4:7
Context — The Ten Basins, Lampstands, and Tables
5It was a handbreadth thick, and its rim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, like a lily blossom. It could hold three thousand baths.
6He also made ten basins for washing and placed five on the south side and five on the north. The parts of the burnt offering were rinsed in them, but the priests used the Sea for washing.
7He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.
8Additionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls. 9He made the courtyard of the priests and the large court with its doors, and he overlaid the doors with bronze.Cross References
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| 1 | 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. And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair. The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. The wick trimmers and their trays must be of pure gold. The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold. See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. |
| 2 | 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; |
| 3 | 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.” |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 28:12 | The plans contained everything David had in mind for the courts of the house of the LORD, for all the surrounding rooms, for the treasuries of the house of God and of the dedicated things, |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 28:15 | 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; |
| 6 | 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. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 28:19 | “All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” |
| 8 | Hebrews 8:5 | The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.” |
| 9 | Zechariah 4:2–3 | “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. There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” |
| 10 | 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. |
2 Chronicles 4:7 Summary
This verse tells us about the ten gold lampstands that King Solomon made for the temple, placing five on each side. These lampstands represented the light of God's presence and reminded the Israelites of their covenant with Him, just like the lampstands in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:31-40). The fact that they were made according to their specifications teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's instructions. By reflecting on this verse, we can learn more about how to be a light for God in our own lives, just as Jesus teaches in Matthew 5:14-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the ten gold lampstands in the temple?
The ten gold lampstands were likely used to symbolize the light of God's presence and to remind the Israelites of their covenant with Him, as seen in Exodus 25:31-40, where similar lampstands were commanded by God for the tabernacle.
Why were the lampstands placed five on the south side and five on the north?
The placement of the lampstands on both sides of the temple may have represented the balance and harmony of God's creation, as seen in Genesis 1:1-31, where God separates and orders the world.
What can we learn from the fact that the lampstands were made according to their specifications?
The attention to detail in the construction of the lampstands teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32, where Moses warns the Israelites against adding to or subtracting from God's commands.
How do the lampstands relate to the rest of the temple furnishings?
The lampstands were part of the larger system of temple furnishings, including the basins and tables, which all worked together to facilitate the worship and sacrifice of the Israelites, as described in Leviticus 1:1-7:38.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of light in the temple say to me about God's presence in my life?
- How can I, like the lampstands, be a symbol of God's light and presence to those around me?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a sense of balance and harmony in my own life, reflecting the order of God's creation?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of attention to detail in my own obedience to God's instructions?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 4:7
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:7
According to their form; either, 1. the form which was appointed for them by God, who signified it to David. Or rather, 2. The old form which God prescribed to Moses, , &c., for so these were made. And this clause seems to be added here, because in many things there was a great variation from the old form, as in the posture of the cherubims, the height of the altar, and divers other things.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:7
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.Ver. 7. And he made ten candlesticks of gold, according to their form.] According to David’ s pattern. Five on the right hand.] See 1 Kings 7:49.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 4:7
THE TEN GOLDEN , THE TEN TABLES, THE HUNDRED GOLDEN BOWLS, AND THE COURTS (2 Chronicles 4:7-9). This section is peculiar to Chronicles. (7) And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form.—And he made the golden lampstands ten, according to their rule, or, prescribed manner. (Comp. 1 Kings 7:49; and Exodus 25:31-40, where their type is described.) So the Vulg., “secundum speciem quâ jussa erant fieri.” Syriac and Arabic, “according to their laws.” Others explain “as their use required,” which is less likely. In the temple.—And before the chancel (1 Kings 7:49; 2 Chronicles 4:20, infra).
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 4:7
According to their form - Rather, “after their manner” (compare 2 Chronicles 4:20). There is no allusion to the shape of the candlesticks, which were made, no doubt, after the pattern of the original candlestick of Moses.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 4:7
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:31-40 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping God and walking in the light. He compares the lampstand in the tabernacle to Christ, describing it as a perfect |
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Vision of Peter by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a heavenly vision. He refers to himself as the first and the last, the one who leads the race to be whole and the l |
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The Golden Lampstand by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the significance of the pure, hammered gold lampstand in the holy Tent as a representation of Christ, the all-gold Savior without blemish, who bore the agoniz |
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"A Candlestick All of Gold" Its Function by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'candlestick of pure gold' as a representation of the Church's calling to be a source of divine light in the world. He highlight |
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"A Candlestick All of Gold" Its Testimony by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the golden candlestick as a representation of God's original testimony, highlighting its role in both the establishment and recovery |
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(John) 01 - the Past by Alan Redpath | The video is a sermon on the Gospel of John, specifically focusing on the prologue and the themes presented in the book. The speaker emphasizes that analyzing this gospel is almost |
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Grieving the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of worldliness and its impact on society. He shares a personal experience of witnessing a young lady being shocked by a prayer du |