Exodus 37:18
Exodus 37:18 in Multiple Translations
Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.
And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:
And there were six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:
It had six branches coming out from its sides, three from one side and three from the other;
It had six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three on each side. It had three cups shaped like almond flowers on the first branch, each with buds and petals, and three on the next branch.
And sixe branches came out of the sides thereof: three branches of the Candlesticke out of the one side of it, and three branches of the Candlesticke out of the other side of it.
and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the candlestick out of its one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of its second side;
There were six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lamp stand out of its one side, and three branches of the lamp stand out of its other side:
And six branches proceeding from its sides; three branches of the candlestick from the one side of it, and three branches of the candlestick from the other side of it.
Six on the two sides: three branches on one side, and three on the other.
There were six branches on the lampstand, three on each side of the shaft.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 37:18
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Exodus 37:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
קָנִ֔ים
יֹצְאִ֖ים
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
קְנֵ֣י
מְנֹרָ֗ה
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
קְנֵ֣י
מְנֹרָ֔ה
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
קָנִ֔ים
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
יֹצְאִ֖ים
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-mp | Suff
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
מְנֹרָ֗ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
מְנֹרָ֔ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 37:18
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
קָנִ֔ים
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
יֹצְאִ֖ים
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
מְנֹרָ֗ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
N-fs
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.
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
הָֽ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
מְנֹרָ֔ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
N-fs
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.
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 37:18
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Context — The Lampstand
16He also made the utensils for the table out of pure gold: its plates and dishes, as well as its bowls and pitchers for pouring drink offerings.
17Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.
18Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.
19There 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. 20And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.Exodus 37:18 Summary
[The verse Exodus 37:18 describes the lampstand, which had six branches that extended from its sides, three on each side. This lampstand was a symbol of God's presence and light, and it was made with great care and attention to detail, using pure hammered gold. Just like the lampstand provided light in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:37), Jesus provides light for us in our lives (John 8:12), and we can reflect this light to others by living according to God's law (Psalm 119:165).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the six branches in Exodus 37:18?
The six branches represent the extension of God's light and life to all people, as seen in the purpose of the lampstand to provide light in the tabernacle (Exodus 25:37, Exodus 40:24-25).
Why are there three branches on each side of the lampstand?
The symmetrical design of the lampstand, with three branches on each side, may symbolize the balance and harmony that God brings to our lives, as described in Psalm 119:165, which says that great peace belongs to those who love God's law.
How does the description of the lampstand in Exodus 37:18 relate to the rest of the Bible?
The lampstand, with its six branches, is a symbol of God's presence and light, which is a recurring theme throughout the Bible, from the burning bush in Exodus 3:2 to the description of Jesus as the light of the world in John 8:12.
What can we learn from the craftsmanship of the lampstand described in Exodus 37:18?
The fact that the lampstand was made of pure hammered gold, with intricate details like cups shaped like almond blossoms, teaches us about the importance of excellence and attention to detail in our work, as seen in the example of Bezalel, who was filled with the Spirit of God to create the tabernacle and its furnishings (Exodus 35:30-35).
Reflection Questions
- As I reflect on the six branches of the lampstand, how can I extend God's light and life to those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need more balance and harmony, and how can I apply the principles of God's law to achieve this?
- How can I, like the lampstand, be a symbol of God's presence and light in a world that often lacks these things?
- What are some ways I can demonstrate excellence and attention to detail in my own work, just like the craftsmen who built the lampstand?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 37:18
[See comments on Exodus 37:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 37:18
And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same: He made the candlestick of pure gold.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 37:18
XXXVII.(1-24) This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 of Exodus 25, and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture: (1) That of the Holy of Holies: viz., the ark (Exodus 37:1-5), the mercyseat (Exodus 37:6-9); (2) that of the Holy Place, viz., the table of shewbread (Exodus 37:10-16) and the golden candlestick (Exodus 37:17-24). Exodus 37:1-5 correspond to Exodus 25:10-14 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:6-9 correspond to Exodus 25:17-20 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:10-16 correspond to Exodus 25:23-29 of Exodus 25 Exodus 37:17-24 correspond to Exodus 25:31-39 of Exodus 25
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 37:18
THE ARK OF THE , Exodus 39:1-9. See notes on Exodus 25:10-22. THE TABLE OF , Exodus 39:10-16. See notes on Exodus 25:23-30. THE GOLDEN , Exodus 39:17-24. See notes on Exodus 25:31-40. THE ALTAR OF INCENSE, Exodus 39:25-28.