Exodus 40:25
New International Version
and set up the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded him.

New Living Translation
Then he lit the lamps in the LORD’s presence, just as the LORD had commanded him.

English Standard Version
and set up the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Berean Standard Bible
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

King James Bible
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

New King James Version
and he lit the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New American Standard Bible
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1995
He lighted the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

NASB 1977
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Legacy Standard Bible
He lighted the lamps before Yahweh, just as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Amplified Bible
Moses mounted and lighted the lamps [on the lampstand] before the LORD, just as the LORD commanded him.

Christian Standard Bible
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

American Standard Version
And he lighted the lamps before Jehovah; as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Contemporary English Version
then the lamps were attached to it there in the presence of the LORD.

English Revised Version
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He set up the lamps in the LORD's presence, following the LORD's instructions.

Good News Translation
and there in the LORD's presence he lit the lamps, just as the LORD had commanded.

International Standard Version
and set up the lamps in the LORD's presence, just as the LORD had commanded him.

Majority Standard Bible
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

NET Bible
Then he set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

New Heart English Bible
He lit the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible
He lit the lamps before Yahweh, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and causes the lamps to go up before YHWH, as YHWH has commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation
and causeth the lamps to go up before Jehovah, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will raise up the lamps before Jehovah, as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Placing the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
setting the lamps in order, according to the precept of the Lord.

New American Bible
and he set up the lamps before the LORD, as the LORD had commanded him.

New Revised Standard Version
and set up the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he lit its lamps before LORD JEHOVAH as LORD JEHOVAH commanded Moshe.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And he put on it its lamps before the Lord, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Setting Up the Tabernacle
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
Leviticus 24:2-4
“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. / He shall tend the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.

Numbers 8:2-3
“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.

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.

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.

1 Kings 7:48-49
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / 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;

2 Chronicles 13:10-11
But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / 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.

2 Chronicles 29:7
They also shut the doors of the portico and extinguished the lamps. They did not burn incense or present burnt offerings in the Holy Place of the God of Israel.

2 Chronicles 29:25-28
Hezekiah stationed the Levites in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres according to the command of David, of Gad the king’s seer, and of Nathan the prophet. For the command had come from the LORD through His prophets. / The Levites stood with the instruments of David, and the priests with the trumpets. / And Hezekiah ordered that the burnt offering be sacrificed on the altar. When the burnt offering began, the song of the LORD and the trumpets began as well, accompanied by the instruments of David king of Israel. ...

Psalm 134:1-2
A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD! / Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the LORD!

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.

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.”

John 1:4-9
In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. / There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. ...

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.

Exodus 40:4
And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof.

Exodus 25:37
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.

Revelation 4:5
And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

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Exodus 40
1. The tabernacle is commanded to be reared, anointed, and consecrated
13. Aaron and his sons to be sanctified
16. Moses performs all things accordingly
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and set up the lamps before the LORD
The lamps refer to the golden lampstand, or menorah, which was placed in the Tabernacle. This lampstand was made of pure gold and had seven branches, symbolizing perfection and completeness. The lighting of the lamps was a daily ritual performed by the priests, signifying the presence of God’s light among His people. The lamps were to burn continually, representing God's eternal presence and guidance. This act of setting up the lamps is a reminder of the light of God that guides His people, a theme echoed in Psalm 119:105, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." The menorah also prefigures Jesus Christ, who declared Himself the "light of the world" in John 8:12, indicating that He is the ultimate source of spiritual illumination.

just as the LORD had commanded him
This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Throughout the construction and setting up of the Tabernacle, Moses followed God's commands precisely, demonstrating faithfulness and reverence. This obedience is a recurring theme in the Bible, highlighting the necessity of following God's will. In the broader biblical narrative, obedience to God is often linked to blessings and the fulfillment of His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 28. The phrase also underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where adherence to His commands was a sign of their commitment and devotion. This obedience is mirrored in the New Testament, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of following God's commandments as an expression of love for Him (John 14:15).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites, chosen by God to lead His people out of Egypt and through the wilderness. In this passage, Moses is responsible for setting up the Tabernacle and ensuring everything is done according to God's instructions.

2. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place for the presence of God among the Israelites. It was meticulously constructed according to divine specifications given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

3. The Lamps
Part of the golden lampstand (Menorah) within the Tabernacle, which Moses lit as part of the consecration process. The lighting of the lamps symbolizes God's presence and guidance.

4. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, who commanded Moses to set up the Tabernacle and perform the rituals as a sign of His dwelling among His people.

5. The Israelites
The chosen people of God, who were to worship Him and follow His commandments as they journeyed to the Promised Land.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Commands
Moses' actions in lighting the lamps "just as the LORD had commanded him" demonstrate the importance of obedience to God's instructions. In our lives, we are called to follow God's Word with precision and faithfulness.

Symbolism of Light
The lighting of the lamps symbolizes God's presence and guidance. As believers, we are called to be lights in the world, reflecting God's presence and truth to those around us.

God's Dwelling Among His People
The Tabernacle was a physical representation of God's desire to dwell among His people. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our lives a living Tabernacle.

Continual Worship and Devotion
The continual burning of the lamps signifies ongoing worship and devotion. We are encouraged to maintain a constant relationship with God through prayer, worship, and the study of His Word.(25) He lighted the lamps.--When the proper time came, i.e., at even. (Comp. Exodus 30:8; Leviticus 24:3.)

Verse 25. - When evening came, he lighted the lamps. (See the comment on ver. 4) Whatever the priests ordinarily had to do was on this occasion done by Moses.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and set up
וַיַּ֥עַל (way·ya·‘al)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

the lamps
הַנֵּרֹ֖ת (han·nê·rōṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

before
לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD,
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

just as
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

had commanded
צִוָּ֥ה (ṣiw·wāh)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

him.
מֹשֶֽׁה׃ (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver


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