Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Six branches extended from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. New Living Translation The lampstand had six branches going out from the center stem, three on each side. English Standard Version And there were six branches going out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of one side of it and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side of it; Berean Standard Bible Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. King James Bible 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: New King James Version And six branches came out of its sides: three branches of the lampstand out of one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side. New American Standard Bible There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it; NASB 1995 There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it; NASB 1977 And there were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it, and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it; Legacy Standard Bible There were six branches going out of its sides; three branches of the lampstand from the one side of it and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it; Amplified Bible There were six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three branches from one side of the center shaft and three branches from the other side of it; Christian Standard Bible Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side. Holman Christian Standard Bible Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side and three branches of the lampstand from the other side. American Standard Version 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: Contemporary English Version with three branches on each of its two sides. English Revised Version 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation Six branches came out of its sides, three branches on one side and three on the other. Good News Translation Six branches extended from its sides, three from each side. International Standard Version Six branches extended from its sides, three branches of the lamp stand from one side of it, and three branches of the lamp stand from its other side. Majority Standard Bible Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. NET Bible Six branches were extending from its sides, three branches of the lampstand from one side of it, and three branches of the lampstand from the other side of it. New Heart English Bible There were six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of its other side: Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible 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: Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of its one side, and three branches of the lampstand out of its second side; Young's Literal Translation 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; Smith's Literal Translation And six stems coming forth out of its sides; three stems of the chandelier from the one side, and three stems of the chandelier from the second side. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSix on the two sides: three branches on one side, and three on the other. Catholic Public Domain Version six on the two sides, three branches on one side, and three on the other. New American Bible Six branches extended from its sides, three branches on one side and three on the other. New Revised Standard Version There were six branches going out of its sides, three branches of the lampstand out of one side of it and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side of it; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd six branches went out of its sides; three branches of the candlestick went out of the one side of it and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side of it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And six branches that come out from its sides, three branches of the Menorah from its one side and three branches of the Menorah from its other side: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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; Brenton Septuagint Translation the stem solid, and the branches from both its sides; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Lampstand17Then 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.… Cross References Exodus 25:31-40 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. ... Numbers 8:4 This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown 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; 2 Chronicles 4:7 He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. 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. 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. 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. Revelation 2:1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. Hebrews 9:2 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. 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. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Isaiah 42:6 “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, Isaiah 60:1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. 1 John 1:5 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. Treasury of Scripture 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: no reference Jump to Previous Branches Candlestick Extended Lampstand Proceeding Second Side Sides Six Thereof ThreeJump to Next Branches Candlestick Extended Lampstand Proceeding Second Side Sides Six Thereof ThreeExodus 37 1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made10. The table of showbread with its vessels 17. The candlestick with its lamps and instruments 25. The altar of incense 29. The anointing oil and sweet incense Six branches extended from the sides The description of the lampstand, or menorah, in the Tabernacle is significant in its design and symbolism. The six branches extending from the central shaft represent the completeness and perfection of God's creation, as the number six often symbolizes in biblical numerology. The menorah itself is a symbol of light, representing God's presence and guidance. The design reflects the tree of life, a motif that appears throughout Scripture, symbolizing life and sustenance provided by God. The menorah's branches are crafted from a single piece of gold, emphasizing unity and the divine craftsmanship involved in its creation. Three on one side and three on the other Persons / Places / Events 1. BezalelThe skilled craftsman chosen by God to construct the Tabernacle and its furnishings, including the lampstand. He was filled with the Spirit of God to carry out this work. 2. Lampstand (Menorah) A sacred object in the Tabernacle, symbolizing the light of God and His presence among His people. It was made of pure gold and had six branches extending from a central shaft. 3. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. It was the center of worship and sacrifice. Teaching Points Symbolism of LightThe lampstand represents God's light and presence. As believers, we are called to reflect His light in a dark world, living as testimonies of His truth and love. Divine Design The detailed instructions for the lampstand highlight God's attention to detail and order. This reminds us that God cares about the specifics of our lives and has a purpose for each of us. Empowerment for Service Just as Bezalel was filled with the Spirit to accomplish his task, we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill the roles and responsibilities God has given us. Unity and Diversity The lampstand's branches, though distinct, are part of one structure. This illustrates the unity and diversity within the body of Christ, where each member has a unique role but is part of the whole. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Sixוְשִׁשָּׁ֣ה (wə·šiš·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 8337: Six (a cardinal number) branches קָנִ֔ים (qā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam extended יֹצְאִ֖ים (yō·ṣə·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from the sides, מִצִּדֶּ֑יהָ (miṣ·ṣid·de·hā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary three שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה ׀ (šə·lō·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice on one הָֽאֶחָ֔ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first side מִצִּדָּהּ֙ (miṣ·ṣid·dāh) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 6654: A side, an adversary and three וּשְׁלֹשָׁה֙ (ū·šə·lō·šāh) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice on the other. הַשֵּׁנִֽי׃ (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) Links Exodus 37:18 NIVExodus 37:18 NLT Exodus 37:18 ESV Exodus 37:18 NASB Exodus 37:18 KJV Exodus 37:18 BibleApps.com Exodus 37:18 Biblia Paralela Exodus 37:18 Chinese Bible Exodus 37:18 French Bible Exodus 37:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 37:18 There were six branches going out (Exo. 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