Parallel Verses

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.

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:

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 Their bulbs and their branches shall be of one piece. All of it must be one piece of hammered work of pure gold. 37 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. 38 Its snuffers and fire holders (trays) must be of pure gold.

Cross References

Numbers 8:2

Speak to Aaron and tell him: 'When you set up the seven lamps on the lamp stand, they should illuminate the area in front of it.'

Exodus 27:21

Keep the lamps lit in the tent of meeting outside the canopy where the words of my covenant are. Aaron and his descendants must keep the lamps lit in Jehovah's presence from evening until morning. This is a long lasting law among the Israelites for generations to come.

Leviticus 24:2-4

Command the Israelites to bring you pure, virgin olive oil for the lamp stand so that the lamps will not go out.

2 Chronicles 13:11

Every morning and every evening they offer him incense and animal sacrifices burned whole. They present the offerings of bread on a table that is ritually clean, and every evening they light the lamps on the gold lamp stand. We do what Jehovah has commanded! But you have abandoned him!

Exodus 30:8

When Aaron lights the lamps at dusk he must burn incense. An incense offering must burn (smoke) constantly in Jehovah's presence for generations to come.

Exodus 37:23

He made seven its seven lamps including the snuffers and fire trays out of pure gold.

Exodus 40:24

He placed the lamp stand in the tent of meeting opposite the table, on the south side of the tent.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp. The law is light. Reproofs for instruction are the way of life.

Isaiah 8:20

They should go to the teachings and to the written instructions. If people do not speak these words, it is because there is no light (truth) in them.

Zechariah 4:2

He asked: What do you see? I answered: I see a gold lamp stand, with a bowl on top and seven lamps. There are seven pipes to each of the lamps, which are on the top.

Matthew 5:14

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill may be seen by all.

Luke 1:79

The light will shine on them who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. It will guide our feet into the way of peace.

John 1:9

The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6)

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying: I am the light of the world. He that follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.

John 12:5

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

Acts 26:18

To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

Revelation 1:4

John, to the seven congregations in Asia: May you have grace and peace from him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits who are before his throne;

Revelation 1:12

I turned to see the voice that spoke with me. When I turned, I saw seven golden lamp stands.

Revelation 1:20-1

This is the secret of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven congregations. The seven lamp stands that you saw are the seven congregations.

Revelation 4:5

Lightnings and thunders and voices came from the throne. There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne. These are the seven Spirits of God.

Revelation 21:23-25

The city did not need the sun or the moon to shine on it. For the glory of God and of the Lamb was its light.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no night there. They need no lamp, neither light of the sun, for Jehovah God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.

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