Exodus 25:34
New International Version
And on the lampstand there are to be four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms.

New Living Translation
Craft the center stem of the lampstand with four lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals.

English Standard Version
And on the lampstand itself there shall be four cups made like almond blossoms, with their calyxes and flowers,

Berean Standard Bible
And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.

King James Bible
And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers.

New King James Version
On the lampstand itself four bowls shall be made like almond blossoms, each with its ornamental knob and flower.

New American Standard Bible
and on the lampstand four cups shaped like almond blossoms, its bulbs and its flowers.

NASB 1995
and in the lampstand four cups shaped like almond blossoms, its bulbs and its flowers.

NASB 1977
and in the lampstand four cups shaped like almond blossoms, its bulbs and its flowers.

Legacy Standard Bible
and in the lampstand four cups shaped like almond blossoms, its bulbs and its flowers.

Amplified Bible
and in the [center shaft of the] lampstand [you shall make] four cups shaped like almond blossoms, with their calyxes and their flowers.

Christian Standard Bible
There are to be four cups shaped like almond blossoms on the lampstand shaft along with its buds and petals.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There are to be four cups shaped like almond blossoms on the lampstand shaft along with its calyxes and petals.

American Standard Version
and in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof;

Contemporary English Version
and four on the stem.

English Revised Version
and in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The lamp stand itself is to have four flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals.

Good News Translation
The shaft of the lampstand is to have four decorative flowers shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.

International Standard Version
"On the lamp stand itself there are to be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with their calyxes and flowers.

Majority Standard Bible
And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.

NET Bible
On the lampstand there are to be four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms,

New Heart English Bible
and in the lampstand four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers;

Webster's Bible Translation
And in the candlesticks shall be four bowls made like to almonds, with their knobs and their flowers.

World English Bible
and in the lamp stand four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in the lampstand [are] four calyxes made like almonds, its knobs and its flowers;

Young's Literal Translation
And in the candlestick are four calyxes made like almonds, its knops and its flowers;

Smith's Literal Translation
And in the chandelier, four bowls made like almonds, its chaplets and its flowers.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And in the candlestick itself shall be four cups in the manner of a nut, and at every one, bowls and lilies.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, in the lampstand itself, there shall be four bowls, the size of nuts, and each with little spheres and lilies.

New American Bible
On the menorah there are to be four cups, shaped like almond blossoms, with their knobs and petals.

New Revised Standard Version
On the lampstand itself there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms, each with its calyxes and petals.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And on the candlestick shall be four bowls made like almonds, with their buds and flowers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And on the Menorah shall be four bowls and apples and lilies.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and in the candlestick four bowls fashioned like almonds, in each branch knops and the flowers of the same.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Golden Lampstand
33There 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. 34And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. 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.…

Cross References
Hebrews 9:2-4
A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant.

Revelation 1:12-13
Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.

Numbers 8:1-4
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. ...

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;

Revelation 4:5
From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.

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.”

Leviticus 24:1-4
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “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. ...

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.”

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.

2 Chronicles 4:20-21
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold;

Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Isaiah 42:6-7
“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, / to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house.

Revelation 11:4
These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.

1 Samuel 3:3
Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

Luke 1:9
he was chosen by lot, according to the custom of the priesthood, to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.


Treasury of Scripture

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Exodus 25
1. What the Israelites were to offer for the building of the tabernacle
10. The dimensions of the ark
17. The mercy seat, with the cherubim
23. The table of show bread, with the furniture thereof
31. The golden candlestick, with the instruments thereof














And on the lampstand
The lampstand, or "menorah" in Hebrew, is a significant symbol in the tabernacle, representing the light of God’s presence among His people. The menorah was crafted from pure gold, signifying purity and holiness. Historically, the menorah is a central symbol in Jewish worship, and its design was divinely inspired, as God provided specific instructions to Moses. The lampstand's light symbolizes the illumination of God's truth and guidance, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, pointing to Jesus as the Light of the World (John 8:12).

there shall be four cups
The "four cups" on the lampstand are intricately designed, each shaped like almond blossoms. The number four often symbolizes completeness in the Bible, suggesting the fullness of God's provision and presence. These cups were not merely decorative but served a functional purpose in holding the oil that fueled the lampstand's light. This imagery can inspire believers to consider how they are vessels of God's light, filled with the Holy Spirit to shine brightly in a dark world.

shaped like almond blossoms
The almond blossom is one of the first to bloom in the spring, symbolizing new life and resurrection. In Hebrew, the word for almond is "shaqed," which is related to "shaqad," meaning to watch or be vigilant. This connection underscores the idea of God’s watchfulness and the promise of new beginnings. The almond blossom design on the lampstand serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the hope of renewal, encouraging believers to remain vigilant in their faith.

with buds and petals
The inclusion of "buds and petals" in the design emphasizes the beauty and intricacy of God’s creation. Each element of the lampstand was crafted with precision, reflecting the care and attention God gives to His creation. The buds and petals also symbolize growth and potential, reminding believers of the spiritual growth that comes from abiding in Christ. This imagery encourages Christians to cultivate their faith, allowing it to blossom and bear fruit in their lives.

(34) In the candlestick.--By "the candlestick" in this place must be meant the central shaft or stem, which is viewed as that whereto all the rest is accessory. Here the triple series was to be repeated four times.

Verse 34. - In the candlestick: i.e., in the central shaft or stem, which is viewed as "the candlestick" par excellence. Here were to be twelve ornaments, the series of cup, pomegranate, and lily being repeated four times, once in connection with each pair of branches, and a fourth time at the summit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And on the lampstand
וּבַמְּנֹרָ֖ה (ū·ḇam·mə·nō·rāh)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4501: A chandelier

there shall be four
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה (’ar·bā·‘āh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

cups
גְבִעִ֑ים (ḡə·ḇi·‘îm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1375: A goblet, the calyx of a, flower

shaped like almond blossoms
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים (mə·šuq·qā·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8246: To be shaped like almonds

with buds
כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖יהָ (kap̄·tō·re·hā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3730: Capital, knob, bulb

and petals.
וּפְרָחֶֽיהָ׃ (ū·p̄ə·rā·ḥe·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6525: A calyx, bloom


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