Exodus 40:24
Exodus 40:24 in Multiple Translations
He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
¶ And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
The support for the lights he put in the Tent of meeting, opposite the table, on the south side:
He placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the Tabernacle
Also he put the Candlesticke in the Tabernacle of the Congregation, ouer against the Table toward ye Southside of the Tabernacle.
And he putteth the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over-against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward,
He put the lamp stand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
He set also the altar of gold under the roof of the testimony over against the veil,
He/I set the lampstand inside the Sacred Tent, on the south side, opposite the table.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 40:24
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Exodus 40:24 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֤שֶׂם
אֶת
הַ/מְּנֹרָה֙
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
מוֹעֵ֔ד
נֹ֖כַח
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָ֑ן
עַ֛ל
יֶ֥רֶךְ
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
וַ/יָּ֤שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
to set
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/מְּנֹרָה֙
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Art | N-fs
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
tent
Prep | N-ms
מוֹעֵ֔ד
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-ms
נֹ֖כַח
nôkach
H5227
before
Prep
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָ֑ן
shulchân
H7979
table
Art | N-ms
עַ֛ל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יֶ֥רֶךְ
yârêk
H3409
thigh
N-fs
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
tabernacle
Art | N-ms
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
Negeb
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 40:24
וַ/יָּ֤שֶׂם
sûwm
H7760
"to set"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
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.
הַ/מְּנֹרָה֙
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Art | 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.
בְּ/אֹ֣הֶל
ʼôhel
H168
"tent"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for a tent, often used to describe the tabernacle or a nomad's home. In Exodus 33:7-11, it refers to the sacred tent where God meets with Moses.
Definition: : tent 1) tent 1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience 1b) dwelling, home, habitation 1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle) Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
Usage: Occurs in 314 OT verses. KJV: covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent. See also: Genesis 4:20; Leviticus 14:23; Joshua 22:4.
מוֹעֵ֔ד
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
נֹ֖כַח
nôkach
H5227
"before"
Prep
Refers to something being in front of or before something else, often describing location or direction. Used in Deuteronomy to describe the Israelites' position relative to the Promised Land. It can also mean on behalf of someone.
Definition: subst 1) be in front of adv 2) in front of, opposite to, in the sight of, before, to the front, right on prep 3) towards the front of, in front of, on behalf of, as far as in front of Also means: ne.khach (נֵכַח "before" H5226)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: (over) against, before, direct(-ly), for, right (on). See also: Genesis 25:21; 1 Kings 22:35; Proverbs 4:25.
הַ/שֻּׁלְחָ֑ן
shulchân
H7979
"table"
Art | N-ms
A shulchan refers to a table, often used for meals or sacred purposes, like a king's table. It symbolizes a place of community and sharing.
Definition: 1) table 1a) table 1a1) of king's table, private use, sacred uses
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: table. See also: Exodus 25:23; 1 Kings 13:20; Psalms 23:5.
עַ֛ל
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.
יֶ֥רֶךְ
yârêk
H3409
"thigh"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to the thigh or the side of something, and can also symbolize strength or power. It is used to describe where a sword is worn, and also represents the loins as the seat of procreative power.
Definition: 1) thigh, side, loin, base 1a) thigh 1a1) outside of thigh (where sword was worn) 1a2) loins (as the seat of procreative power) 1b) side (flank) (of object) 1c) base
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] body, loins, shaft, side, thigh. See also: Genesis 24:2; Numbers 3:35; Psalms 45:4.
הַ/מִּשְׁכָּ֖ן
mishkân
H4908
"tabernacle"
Art | N-ms
The tabernacle was a special tent where God met with the Israelites, as described in Exodus and Leviticus. It was a portable place of worship, like a dwelling place for God. The Israelites carried it with them.
Definition: 1) dwelling place, tabernacle 1a) dwelling-place 1b) dwellings Aramaic equivalent: mish.kan (מִשְׁכַּן "habitation" H4907)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: dwelleth, dwelling (place), habitation, tabernacle, tent. See also: Exodus 25:9; Numbers 3:23; Psalms 26:8.
נֶֽגְבָּ/ה
negeb
H5045
"Negeb"
N-ms | Suff
The Negeb is the southern district of Judah, also known as the south country, and can occasionally refer to Egypt, which is south of Palestine.
Definition: region of southern Judah Also named: ne.gev (נֶ֫גֶב "south" H5045H) This name means south-country
Usage: Occurs in 97 OT verses. KJV: south (country, side, -ward). See also: Genesis 12:9; 1 Samuel 14:5; Psalms 126:4.
Study Notes — Exodus 40:24
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Context — Setting Up the Tabernacle
22Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
23He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
24He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
25and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him. 26Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 26:35 | And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side. |
| 2 | Revelation 2:5 | Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. |
| 3 | John 1:1 | In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. |
| 4 | 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.” |
| 5 | John 1:5 | The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. |
| 6 | John 1:9 | The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world. |
| 7 | 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. |
| 8 | Psalms 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. |
| 9 | Exodus 25:31–35 | 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. |
| 10 | Exodus 37:17–24 | Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. There 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. And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair. The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold. He made the lampstand and all its utensils from a talent of pure gold. |
Exodus 40:24 Summary
The lampstand in Exodus 40:24 represents God's presence and light, and its placement in the Tent of Meeting shows how God wants to guide and direct us. Just like the lampstand provided light for the priests, God's Word and Spirit can guide us in our daily lives (Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 60:19-20). As we reflect on this verse, we can ask God to help us shine His light to others and to trust in His care and provision. By seeking to obey God's commands and follow His leading, we can experience the joy and peace of walking in His light.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting?
The lampstand represents the light of God's presence and guidance, as seen in Exodus 40:24, and is a symbol of the nation of Israel being a light to the nations, as mentioned in Isaiah 42:6 and Matthew 5:14-16.
Why was the lampstand placed opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle?
The placement of the lampstand opposite the table may have been to provide light for the priests as they performed their duties, and to symbolize the relationship between God's light and His provision, as seen in Exodus 40:23 and Leviticus 24:5-7.
How does the lampstand in Exodus 40:24 relate to the lampstand in the book of Revelation?
The lampstand in Exodus 40:24 is a type of the lampstand mentioned in Revelation 1:12-20, which represents the churches of God, and highlights the continuity of God's presence and light throughout history, from the Old Testament tabernacle to the New Testament church.
What can we learn from the precise instructions given for the placement of the lampstand in Exodus 40:24?
The attention to detail in Exodus 40:24 teaches us about the importance of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:32 and Matthew 28:20, and highlights the value of reverence and care in our worship and service to God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God's light and presence guide me in my daily life, and how can I be more attentive to His leading?
- How can I, like the lampstand, be a source of light and hope to those around me, and what are some practical ways to shine God's love in my community?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to seek God's guidance and provision, and how can I trust in His care and sovereignty, as seen in Exodus 40:23-24?
- In what ways can I, like the priests in the tabernacle, serve God with reverence and care, and what are some ways to cultivate a deeper sense of worship and awe in my relationship with Him?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 40:24
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation,.... In the same place, the holy place: over against the table: the shewbread table: on the side of the tabernacle southward: directly opposite to the table.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 40:24
And it came to pass in the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, that the tabernacle was reared up. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 40:24
(24) He put the candlestick . . . over against the table.—Directly opposite to it, on the left hand, as one faced the vail. The light would thus be thrown on the table of shewbread. (See Exodus 25:37.)
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 40:24
24. See v. 4b, Exodus 26:35 b. For over against, read opposite to.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 40:24
THE ORDER TO SET UP THE , Exodus 40:1-16. The formality of this command to erect the sanctuary involves an incidental repetition of what has already been described.
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