Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And thou shalt make seven lamps and put them on high thereon, to give light unto the other side that is over against it:

New American Standard Bible

Then you shall make its lamps seven in number; and they shall mount its lamps so as to shed light on the space in front of it.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

“Make seven lamps on it. Its lamps are to be set up so they illuminate the area in front of it.

International Standard Version

"You are to make seven lamps for it, and its lamps are to be mounted so as to give light in front of it.

A Conservative Version

And thou shall make the lamps of it, seven. And they shall light the lamps of it, to give light opposite it.

American Standard Version

And thou shalt make the lamps thereof, seven: and they shall light the lamps thereof, to give light over against it.

Amplified

Then you shall make the lamps [of the lampstand] seven in number [with one lamp at the top of the shaft]. The priests shall set up its seven lamps so that they will light the space in front of it.

Bible in Basic English

Then you are to make its seven vessels for the lights, putting them in their place so that they give light in front of it.

Darby Translation

And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof, and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may shine out before it;

Julia Smith Translation

And make its seven lights: and raise up its lights to give light over against its face.

King James 2000

And you shall make its seven lamps : and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light in front of it.

Lexham Expanded Bible

And you will make its seven lamps, and its lamps will be set up, and it will give light {in the space in front of it}.

Modern King James verseion

And you shall make the seven lamps of it. And one shall light the lamps of it, so that they may give light on its face.

NET Bible

"You are to make its seven lamps, and then set its lamps up on it, so that it will give light to the area in front of it.

New Heart English Bible

You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.

The Emphasized Bible

And thou shalt make the lamps thereof seven, and one shall light up its lamps, and it shall give light, over against the face thereof.

Webster

And thou shalt make its seven lamps: and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light over against it.

World English Bible

You shall make its lamps seven, and they shall light its lamps to give light to the space in front of it.

Youngs Literal Translation

and thou hast made its seven lamps, and one hath caused its lights to go up, and it hath given light over-against its front.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
the seven
שׁבעה שׁבע 
Sheba` 
Usage: 395

נרה נר ניר נר ניר 
Niyr 
Usage: 48

עלה 
`alah 
Usage: 890

the lamps
נרה נר ניר נר ניר 
Niyr 
Usage: 48

Context Readings

Instructions For Making A Table And A Lampstand

36 And the knops and the branches shall be, altogether, one piece of pure thick gold. 37 And thou shalt make seven lamps and put them on high thereon, to give light unto the other side that is over against it: 38 with snuffers and firepans of pure gold.

Cross References

Numbers 8:2

"Speak unto Aaron and say unto him, 'When thou puttest on the lamps see that they light all seven upon the forefront of the candlestick.'"

Exodus 27:21

In the tabernacle of witness without the veil which is before the witness, shall Aaron and his sons dress it both even and morning before the LORD: And it shall be a duty for ever unto your generations after you: to be given of the children of Israel."

Leviticus 24:2-4

"Command the children of Israel that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for lights to pour into the lamps always,

2 Chronicles 13:11

burning unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt offerings and sweet cense: and the shewbread put in order upon a pure table: and the candlestick of gold with the lamps of the same, to be lighted every evening. For we keep the watch of the LORD our God: but ye have forsaken him.

Exodus 30:8

and likewise at even when he setteth up the lamps he shall burn cense perpetually before the LORD throughout your generations.

Exodus 37:23

And he made seven lamps thereto, and the snuffers thereof, and firepans of pure gold.

Exodus 40:24

And he put the candlestick in the tabernacle of witness over against the table in the south side of the habitation,

Psalm 119:105

{Nun} Thy word is a lantern unto my feet and a light unto my paths.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:

Isaiah 8:20

If any man want light, let him look upon the law and the testimony whether they speak not after this meaning.

Zechariah 4:2

and said unto me, 'What seest thou?' And I said, 'I have looked, and behold: a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon it, and his seven lamps therein, and upon every lamp seven stalks.

Matthew 5:14

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill, cannot be hid,

Luke 1:79

To give light to them that sat in darkness, and in shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace."

John 1:9

That was a true light, which lighteneth all men that come into the world.

John 8:12

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He that followeth me shall not walk in darkness: but shall have the light of life."

John 12:5

"Why was not this ointment sold for three hundred pence, and given to the poor?"

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes that they might turn from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith in me.'

Revelation 1:4

John, to the seven congregations in Asia. Grace be with you and peace, from him which is and which was, and which is to come: and from the seven spirits which are present before his throne,

Revelation 1:12

And I turned back to see the voice that spake to me. And when I was turned: I saw seven golden candlesticks.

Revelation 1:20-1

and the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the messengers of the seven congregations: And the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven congregations.

Revelation 4:5

And out of the seat proceeded lightnings, and thunderings, and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire, burning before the seat, which are the seven spirits of God.

Revelation 21:23-25

And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to lighten it. For the brightness of God did light it: and the lamb was the light of it.

Revelation 22:5

And there shall be no more night there and they need no candle, neither light of the sun: for the Lord God giveth them light, and they shall reign for evermore.

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