Exodus 25:37
Exodus 25:37 in Multiple Translations
Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.
Then you are to make its seven vessels for the lights, putting them in their place so that they give light in front of it.
Make seven lamps and place them on the lampstand so they can light up the area in front of it.
And thou shalt make the seuen lampes thereof: and the lampes thereof shalt thou put thereon, to giue light toward that that is before it.
and thou hast made its seven lamps, and [one] hath caused its lights to go up, and it hath given light over-against its front.
You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.
And thou shalt make its seven lamps: and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light over against it.
Thou shalt make also seven lamps, and shalt set them upon the candlestick, to give light over against.
Also tell them to make seven small cups for holding oil. One is to be put on top of the shaft and the others are to be put on top of the branches. Place these cups so that when the lamps are lit, the light will shine toward the ◄front of the lampstand/entrance►.
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Exodus 25:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
אֶת
נֵרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
שִׁבְעָ֑ה
וְ/הֶֽעֱלָה֙
אֶת
נֵ֣רֹתֶ֔י/הָ
וְ/הֵאִ֖יר
עַל
עֵ֥בֶר
פָּנֶֽי/הָ
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נֵרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
lamp
N-mp | Suff
שִׁבְעָ֑ה
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Adj
וְ/הֶֽעֱלָה֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
נֵ֣רֹתֶ֔י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
lamp
N-mp | Suff
וְ/הֵאִ֖יר
ʼôwr
H215
to light
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
side
N-ms
פָּנֶֽי/הָ
pânîym
H6440
face
N-cp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:37
וְ/עָשִׂ֥יתָ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
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.
נֵרֹתֶ֖י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
N-mp | Suff
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
שִׁבְעָ֑ה
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
וְ/הֶֽעֱלָה֙
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
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.
נֵ֣רֹתֶ֔י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
N-mp | Suff
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
וְ/הֵאִ֖יר
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עֵ֥בֶר
ʻêber
H5676
"side"
N-ms
This word describes a region or side, often referring to the area beyond or across a river, and can be used to describe a location, direction, or perspective.
Definition: : ahead/beyond 1) region beyond or across, side 1a) region across or beyond 1b) side, opposite side
Usage: Occurs in 83 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against, beyond, by, [idiom] from, over, passage, quarter, (other, this) side, straight. See also: Genesis 50:10; Joshua 22:11; Isaiah 7:20.
פָּנֶֽי/הָ
pânîym
H6440
"face"
N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:37
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- Exodus 25:37 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:37
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
- Sermons on Exodus 25:37
Context — The Lampstand
35For 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.
36The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.
37Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.
38The wick trimmers and their trays must be of pure gold. 39The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Numbers 8:2 | “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” |
| 2 | Revelation 1:20–1 | — |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Revelation 1:12 | Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Exodus 27:21 | 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. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
| 9 | Exodus 40:24 | He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle |
| 10 | Proverbs 6:23 | For this commandment is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way to life, |
Exodus 25:37 Summary
Exodus 25:37 tells us to make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. This means that God wants us to shine His light for all to see, just like Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16. The lamps represent God's perfect light, and we can reflect that light by living a life of purity and excellence, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7. By doing so, we can guide and direct others to God, just like the lamps guided the priests in the tabernacle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the seven lamps in Exodus 25:37?
The seven lamps represent the complete and perfect light of God, as seen in Revelation 4:5, where seven lamps of fire burn before the throne of God, symbolizing the seven spirits of God.
Why were the lamps placed on the lampstand to illuminate the area in front of it?
The lamps were placed to illuminate the area in front of the lampstand, symbolizing the light of God shining forth to guide and direct His people, as seen in Psalm 119:105, where God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
What can we learn from the construction of the lampstand and its utensils being made from pure gold?
The use of pure gold in the construction of the lampstand and its utensils teaches us about the importance of purity and excellence in our service to God, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7, where our faith is refined and purified like gold in the fire.
How does Exodus 25:37 relate to the rest of the Bible?
Exodus 25:37 is part of the larger narrative of God's redemption and covenant with His people, as seen in Exodus 19:5, where God establishes His covenant with the Israelites, and is fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus is the light of the world.
Reflection Questions
- What areas of my life need the light of God to shine forth and guide me?
- How can I reflect the light of God to those around me, as seen in Matthew 5:14-16?
- What are some ways I can cultivate purity and excellence in my service to God, as seen in 1 Peter 1:7?
- How does the symbol of the seven lamps inspire me to seek a deeper understanding of God's perfect and complete light in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:37
And thou shall make the seven lamps thereof,.... Which were, six of them, on the top of the six branches that came out of the sides of the candlestick, and the seventh on the top of the shaft which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
They shall light the lamps, whom I shall appoint for that work. Over against it, i.e. either, 1. The table of shewbread. Or rather, 2. The candlestick, as it is expressed, , where by the candlestick you are to understand, as here, ,34, the stem or main body of it; and the sense is, that the lamps shall be so placed, that they and their light may look towards that stem; unless you will suppose that the seven lamps were distinct and separated from the candlestick, and fastened to the sides of the tabernacle in several places, and all giving light to or over against the great candlestick, which was in the midst, as the candlestick did over-against them, which is also, now usual among us.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
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.Ver. 37. Seven lamps.] Signifying the manifold graces and diversity of gifts in the Church.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
(37) Thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof.—Literally, thou shalt make its lamps seven. Each branch, as well as the stem, was to have its own lamp. The Arch of Titus shows them to us as hemi-spherical bowls. They shall light.—See Note on Exodus 25:31-39, and comp. Exodus 27:21; Exodus 30:8; Leviticus 24:3.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:37
37. the lamps] probably of the type called Phoenician, of which numerous specimens, made in terra cotta, have been found at Gezer, and other places excavated recently in Palestine: they are in shape like a shell or saucer, round or oval, open or covered in, as the case may be, and with the rim on one side pinched together, so as to form an orifice for the wick (see illustr. in DB. iii. 24). light] fix on (cf. marg.), viz. every evening (Exodus 30:8). The Heb. is lit, bring up, i.e., as we should say, fix on (so Exodus 27:20; Exodus 30:8; Exodus 40:4; Exodus 40:25, Leviticus 24:2, Numbers 8:2-3†): the Rabb. interpretation ‘light’ is destitute of the smallest probability (for to ‘make the lamp go up’ is not the same thing as to ‘make the flame go up’). over against it] in front of it, or straight forward, as the same expression is rendered in Ezekiel 1:9; Ezekiel 1:12; Ezekiel 10:22; cf. Numbers 8:2-3. The candlestick was to stand at the S. side of the Holy place; and the lamps were to be so adjusted that their wick-mouths turned northwards, and they lighted the space in front of the candlestick. ‘Over against’ is an old English expression meaning opposite to: but it is so little used now that it fails to convey a clear idea to the average reader.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:37
37. Seven lamps — One for each of the side stems or branches, and one for the central shaft.
Sermons on Exodus 25:37
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The Love of God by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher describes a vision of Jesus as seen by John in the book of Revelation. Jesus is depicted as standing among seven golden candlesticks, with a garment do |
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Service by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of service within the Church, drawing parallels from the Levites' role in the Old Testament. He explains that true service stems from |
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The Call of God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of preaching the word of God and fulfilling our missionary responsibilities. He highlights that living in a global village mea |
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The Local Church 1 - Part 4 by William MacDonald | This sermon emphasizes the importance of the local church reflecting the spiritual basis and conduct of the universal church. Each church is meant to be autonomous, self-ruling, se |
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Showing the Light of God's Love by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being a light in the world and living a life that reflects God's love. He references the passage in Revelation where John s |
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Life of Separation by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the vision given to the Apostle John while he was exiled on the island of Patmos. John's heart was still with the people of the seven cities i |
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Ye Are Come to Zion - Part 4 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of truly knowing and experiencing God for ourselves. He highlights the danger of relying on others for our spiritual understan |