Exodus 25:39
Exodus 25:39 in Multiple Translations
The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold.
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
Of a talent of pure gold shall it be made, with all these vessels.
A talent of gold will be needed for it, with all these vessels.
The lampstand and all these utensils will require a talent of pure gold.
Of a talent of fine gold shalt thou make it with all these instruments.
of a talent of pure gold he doth make it, with all these vessels.
It shall be made of a talent of pure gold, with all these accessories.
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
The whole weight of the candlestick with all the furniture thereof shall be a talent of the purest gold.
Tell them to use ◄75 pounds/35 kg.► of pure gold to make the lampstand and the tongs and the trays.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:39
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Exodus 25:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּכָּ֛ר
זָהָ֥ב
טָה֖וֹר
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
אֹתָ֑/הּ
אֵ֥ת
כָּל
הַ/כֵּלִ֖ים
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
כִּכָּ֛ר
kikkâr
H3603
talent
N-cs
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
טָה֖וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
pure
Adj
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
אֹתָ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/כֵּלִ֖ים
kᵉlîy
H3627
article/utensil
Art | N-mp
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:39
כִּכָּ֛ר
kikkâr
H3603
"talent"
N-cs
In the Bible, a talent was a unit of weight or currency, like in Matthew 25:15-28, where a master gives his servants talents to invest. It could also refer to a round loaf of bread or a region, such as the Jordan valley.
Definition: 1) round 1a) a round district (environs of the Jordan valley) 1b) a round loaf (of bread) 1c) a round weight, talent (of gold, silver, bronze, iron) Aramaic equivalent: kik.ker (כִּכֵּר "talent" H3604)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: loaf, morsel, piece, plain, talent. See also: Genesis 13:10; 2 Kings 5:5; Proverbs 6:26.
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
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.
טָה֖וֹר
ṭâhôwr
H2889
"pure"
Adj
Tahor means pure or clean, and can refer to physical, moral, or ceremonial purity. In the Bible, it describes clean animals and morally upright people. It is often used to describe something as fair or pure.
Definition: 1) pure, clean 1a) clean (ceremonially-of animals) 1b) pure (physically) 1c) pure, clean (morally, ethically)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: clean, fair, pure(-ness). See also: Genesis 7:2; Leviticus 13:40; Psalms 12:7.
יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
אֹתָ֑/הּ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
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.
אֵ֥ת
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/כֵּלִ֖ים
kᵉlîy
H3627
"article/utensil"
Art | N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to any object or tool, like a utensil or a piece of furniture. It is used to describe a wide range of items, from musical instruments to weapons. It emphasizes the object's purpose or function.
Definition: 1) article, vessel, implement, utensil 1a) article, object (general) 1b) utensil, implement, apparatus, vessel 1b1) implement (of hunting or war) 1b2) implement (of music) 1b3) implement, tool (of labour) 1b4) equipment, yoke (of oxen) 1b5) utensils, furniture 1c) vessel, receptacle (general) 1d) vessels (boats) of paper-reed
Usage: Occurs in 276 OT verses. KJV: armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. See also: Genesis 24:53; 1 Samuel 14:13; Ezra 8:26.
הָ/אֵֽלֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:39
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- Exodus 25:39 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:39
Context — The Lampstand
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.
40See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.Exodus 25:39 Summary
This verse tells us that the lampstand and all its utensils were made from a large amount of pure gold, which shows how valuable and important they were to God. The lampstand was meant to provide light in the tabernacle, just as Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). The use of pure gold also reminds us of God's holiness and purity, and our need to strive for those qualities in our own lives (Leviticus 11:44). By focusing on the details of the lampstand, we can learn more about God's character and His desire for us to reflect His light and purity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the lampstand being made of pure gold?
The use of pure gold signifies the value and importance of the lampstand, as well as the purity and holiness of God, as seen in Exodus 25:39 and also in Revelation 21:21 where the streets of heaven are made of pure gold.
How does the weight of a talent of gold relate to the lampstand and its utensils?
A talent of gold is a significant amount of gold, and the fact that the lampstand and its utensils are made from it emphasizes the richness and extravagance of God's provision, as also seen in Exodus 37:17 where the lampstand is described in more detail.
What is the purpose of the lampstand and its utensils in the tabernacle?
The lampstand and its utensils are meant to provide light and to symbolize the presence of God among His people, as stated in Exodus 25:37, and also in Numbers 8:2 where the lamps are to be lit to give light in front of the lampstand.
How does this verse relate to the overall design of the tabernacle?
This verse shows that God is concerned with the details of the tabernacle, including the materials used, as seen in Exodus 25:40 where Moses is instructed to make everything according to the pattern shown to him on the mountain, and also in Hebrews 8:5 where the earthly tabernacle is a copy of the heavenly one.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of pure gold in the lampstand and its utensils teach me about God's character and my relationship with Him?
- How can I reflect the light of God's presence in my own life, just as the lampstand was meant to provide light in the tabernacle?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to focus on purity and holiness, just as the lampstand and its utensils were made of pure gold?
- How can I apply the principle of extravagant generosity, as seen in the use of a talent of gold, to my own life and service to God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:39
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:39
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels. A talent of pure gold - in weight equal to 114 lbs., and in value to 7,013 pound sterling. It must have been a magnificent work of art.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
A talent contains three thousand shekels, Exodus 38 25, or one hundred and twenty-five pounds.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
Exodus 25:39 [Of] a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.Ver. 39. Of a talent of pure gold,] i.e., Of a hundred and twenty pounds’ weight.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
(39) Of a talent of pure gold.—There are various estimates of the value and weight of the Hebrew gold talent, but none of them places it much below £4,000 of our money. Some carry the estimate as high as £10,000 or £11,000. Shall he make it.—“He” refers to the artificer by whom the candlestick would be constructed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 25:39
Verse 39. Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.] That is, a talent of gold in weight was used in making the candlestick, and the different vessels and instruments which belonged to it. According to Bishop Cumberland, a talent was three thousand shekels. As the Israelites brought each half a shekel, Exodus 38:26, so that one hundred talents, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, were contributed by six hundred and three thousand five hundred and fifty persons; by halving the number of the Israelites, he finds they contributed three hundred and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels in all. Now, as we find that this number of shekels made one hundred talents, and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels over, if we subtract one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, the odd shekels, from three hundred and one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five, we shall have for a remainder three hundred thousand, the number of shekels in one hundred talents: and if this remainder be divided by one hundred, the number of talents, it quotes three thousand, the number of shekels in each talent. A silver shekel of the sanctuary, being equal, according to Dr. Prideaux, to three shillings English, three thousand such shekels will amount to four hundred and fifty pounds sterling; and, reckoning gold to silver as fifteen to one, a talent of gold will amount to six thousand seven hundred and fifty pounds sterling: to which add two hundred and sixty-three pounds for the one thousand seven hundred and seventy-five shekels, at three shillings each, and it makes a total of seven thousand and thirteen pounds, which immense sum was expended on the candlestick and its furniture. It is no wonder, then, (if the candlestick in the second temple was equal in value to that in the ancient tabernacle,) that Titus should think it of sufficient consequence to be one of the articles, with the golden table, and silver trumpets, that should be employed to grace his triumph. Their intrinsic worth was a matter of no consequence to Him whose are the silver and gold, the earth and its fulness; they had accomplished their design, and were of no farther use, either in the kingdom of providence, or the kingdom of grace. See Clarke on Exodus 25:31, and "Exodus 38:24".
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:39
39. a talent] probably (DB. iv. 903b, 906a) 673, 500 grs. = c. 96 lb. avoirdupois,—worth, at the present value of gold, c. £5460.