Exodus 37:22
New International Version
The buds and the branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.

New Living Translation
The almond buds and branches were all of one piece with the center stem, and they were hammered from pure gold.

English Standard Version
Their calyxes and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole of it was a single piece of hammered work of pure gold.

Berean Standard Bible
The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.

King James Bible
Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

New King James Version
Their knobs and their branches were of one piece; all of it was one hammered piece of pure gold.

New American Standard Bible
Their bulbs and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.

NASB 1995
Their bulbs and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.

NASB 1977
Their bulbs and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.

Legacy Standard Bible
Their bulbs and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.

Amplified Bible
Their calyxes and their branches were of one piece with it; all of it was a single hammered work of pure gold.

Christian Standard Bible
Their buds and branches were of one piece with it. All of it was a single hammered piece of pure gold.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Their calyxes and branches were of one piece. All of it was a single hammered piece of pure gold.

American Standard Version
Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

Contemporary English Version
The lampstand, including its branches and decorative flowers, was made from a single piece of hammered pure gold.

English Revised Version
Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it: the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The buds and branches were hammered out of the same piece of pure gold as the lamp stand.

Good News Translation
The buds, the branches, and the lampstand were a single piece of pure hammered gold.

International Standard Version
Their calyxes and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it was of one piece of hammered work of pure gold.

Majority Standard Bible
The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.

NET Bible
Their buds and their branches were of one piece; all of it was one hammered piece of pure gold.

New Heart English Bible
Their buds and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole thing was one beaten work of pure gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
Their knobs and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

World English Bible
Their buds and their branches were of one piece with it. The whole thing was one beaten work of pure gold.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
their knobs and their branches have been of the same; all of it one beaten work of pure gold.

Young's Literal Translation
their knops and their branches have been of the same; all of it one beaten work of pure gold.

Smith's Literal Translation
Their chaplets and their stems were out of it: all of it a turned work of pure gold.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So both the bowls, and the branches were of the same, all beaten work of the purest gold.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Thus, both the little spheres and the branches were from the same thing: all hand-worked from the purest gold.

New American Bible
The knobs and branches so sprang from it that the whole formed but a single piece of pure beaten gold.

New Revised Standard Version
Their calyxes and their branches were of one piece with it, the whole of it one hammered piece of pure gold.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Their buds and branches were of the same; all of it was one piece of molten work of pure gold.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And its fruits and the branches of it were all one molten work of pure gold.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Their knops and their branches were of one piece with it; the whole of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Lampstand
21A 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. 22The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. 23He also made its seven lamps, its wick trimmers, and trays of pure gold.…

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 4:20
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Leviticus 24:4
He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.

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.

2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.

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


Treasury of Scripture

Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.

were

Exodus 25:31
And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.

1 Corinthians 9:27
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

Colossians 3:5
Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

beaten work

Psalm 51:17
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Isaiah 5:4,5,10
What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes? …

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Exodus 37
1. The ark and mercy seat with cherubim made
10. 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














The buds and branches
The phrase "the buds and branches" refers to the intricate design of the lampstand, or menorah, which was crafted for the Tabernacle. In Hebrew, the word for "buds" is "kaphtor," and "branches" is "qanah." These terms evoke imagery of a living, organic structure, symbolizing growth and life. The menorah's design, with its buds and branches, reflects the Tree of Life, a recurring biblical motif representing divine wisdom and eternal life. This imagery underscores the connection between God's presence and the life-giving light of His Word.

were all of one piece
The phrase "were all of one piece" emphasizes the unity and wholeness of the lampstand's construction. In Hebrew, the term "mishah" indicates something that is continuous and seamless. This unity symbolizes the oneness of God and His creation, as well as the integrity and perfection of His divine plan. The menorah, as a single piece, serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of God's people and their shared purpose in reflecting His light to the world.

with the lampstand
The term "with the lampstand" refers to the central structure of the menorah, known in Hebrew as "menorah." The lampstand was a vital element of the Tabernacle, representing the light of God's presence among His people. It served as a constant reminder of His guidance and the illumination of His truth. The menorah's central position in the Tabernacle highlights the importance of God's light in the life of the Israelites, guiding them through the darkness of the world.

hammered out of pure gold
The phrase "hammered out of pure gold" describes the material and method used to create the lampstand. In Hebrew, "zahav tahor" means "pure gold," signifying the highest quality and value. Gold, a symbol of divinity and kingship, reflects the holiness and majesty of God. The process of hammering, or "miksha," indicates the skill and care involved in crafting the menorah. This meticulous craftsmanship mirrors the divine artistry in creation and the refining process believers undergo to reflect God's glory. The use of pure gold also signifies the purity and incorruptibility of God's presence, reminding believers of the call to holiness and the eternal value of a life dedicated to Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The buds
כַּפְתֹּרֵיהֶ֥ם (kap̄·tō·rê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 3730: Capital, knob, bulb

and branches
וּקְנֹתָ֖ם (ū·qə·nō·ṯām)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 7070: A reed, a, rod, shaft, tube, stem, the radius, beam

were
הָי֑וּ (hā·yū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

all
כֻּלָּ֛הּ (kul·lāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of one piece [with the lampstand],
מִמֶּ֣נָּה (mim·men·nāh)
Preposition | third person feminine singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

which was a single
אַחַ֖ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

hammered
מִקְשָׁ֥ה (miq·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4749: Rounded work, moulded by hammering

piece of pure
טָהֽוֹר׃ (ṭā·hō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2889: Clean, pure

gold.
זָהָ֥ב (zā·hāḇ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2091: Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky


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