Thematic Bible: Candlestick
Thematic Bible
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Christ
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”
A tabernacle (sacred tent) was put up, the outer one or first section, in which were the lampstand and the table with [its loaves of] the sacred showbread; this is called the Holy Place.
He said to me, “What do you see?” I said, “I see, and behold, a lampstand all of gold, with its bowl [for oil] on the top of it and its seven lamps on it with seven spouts belonging to each of the lamps which are on the top of it.
Candlestick » Symbolical
He said to me, “What do you see?” I said, “I see, and behold, a lampstand all of gold, with its bowl [for oil] on the top of it and its seven lamps on it with seven spouts belonging to each of the lamps which are on the top of it.
Then I said to him [who was speaking with me], “What are these two olive trees on the right side of the lampstand and on its left?”
Then I turned to see [whose was] the voice that was speaking to me, and on turning I saw seven golden lampstands, And in the midst of the lampstands [One] like a Son of Man, clothed with a robe which reached to His feet and with a girdle of gold about His breast.
These [witnesses] are the two olive trees and the two lampstands which stand before the Lord of the earth.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Form, &c of
You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. Of beaten and turned work shall the lampstand be made, both its base and its shaft; its cups, its knobs, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it. Six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the lampstand out of the one side and three branches out of its other side; Three cups made like almond blossoms, each with a knob and a flower on one branch, and three cups made like almond blossoms on the other branch with a knob and a flower; so for the six branches coming out of the lampstand; read more.
And on the [center shaft] itself you shall [make] four cups like almond blossoms with their knobs and their flowers. Also make a knob [on the shaft] under each pair of the six branches going out from the lampstand and one piece with it; Their knobs and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold.
And on the [center shaft] itself you shall [make] four cups like almond blossoms with their knobs and their flowers. Also make a knob [on the shaft] under each pair of the six branches going out from the lampstand and one piece with it; Their knobs and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold.
And he made the lampstand of pure gold; its base and shaft were made of hammered work; its cups, its knobs, and its flowers were of one piece with it. There were six branches going out of the sides of the lampstand, three branches out of one side of it and three branches out of the other side of it; Three cups made like almond blossoms in one branch, each with a [calyx] knob and a flower, and three cups made like almond blossoms in the [opposite] branch, each with a [calyx] knob and a flower; and so for the six branches going out of the lampstand. read more.
On [the shaft of] the lampstand were four cups made like almond blossoms, with knobs and flowers [one at the top]. And a knob under each pair of branches, of one piece with the lampstand, for the six branches going out of it. Their knobs and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it hammered work of pure gold.
On [the shaft of] the lampstand were four cups made like almond blossoms, with knobs and flowers [one at the top]. And a knob under each pair of branches, of one piece with the lampstand, for the six branches going out of it. Their knobs and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it hammered work of pure gold.
Candlestick » Illustrative of » The church
and in the midst of the lampstands I saw someone like the Son of Man, dressed in a robe reaching to His feet, and with a golden sash wrapped around His chest.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Lighted &c by priests
In the Tent of Meeting [of God with His people], outside the veil which is in front of the [ark of the] Testimony [and sets it apart], Aaron [the high priest] and his sons shall keep the lamp burning from evening to morning before the Lord. It shall be a perpetual statute [to be observed] throughout their generations on behalf of the Israelites.
Outside the veil of the Testimony [between the Holy and the Most Holy Places] in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron shall keep it in order from evening to morning before the Lord continually; it shall be a statute forever throughout your generations. He shall keep the lamps in order upon the lampstand of pure gold before the Lord continually.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Made after divine pattern
Now this was the workmanship of the lampstand: hammered work of gold; from its base to its flowers it was hammered work; according to the pattern which the Lord had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand.
You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. Of beaten and turned work shall the lampstand be made, both its base and its shaft; its cups, its knobs, and its flowers shall be of one piece with it. Six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the lampstand out of the one side and three branches out of its other side; Three cups made like almond blossoms, each with a knob and a flower on one branch, and three cups made like almond blossoms on the other branch with a knob and a flower; so for the six branches coming out of the lampstand; read more.
And on the [center shaft] itself you shall [make] four cups like almond blossoms with their knobs and their flowers. Also make a knob [on the shaft] under each pair of the six branches going out from the lampstand and one piece with it; Their knobs and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold. And you shall make the lamps of the [lampstand] to include a seventh one [at the top of the shaft]. [The priests] shall set up the [seven] lamps of it so they may give light in front of it. Its snuffers and its ashtrays shall be of pure gold. Use a talent of pure gold for it, including all these utensils. And see to it that you copy [exactly] their pattern which was shown you on the mountain.
And on the [center shaft] itself you shall [make] four cups like almond blossoms with their knobs and their flowers. Also make a knob [on the shaft] under each pair of the six branches going out from the lampstand and one piece with it; Their knobs and their branches shall be of one piece with it; the whole of it one beaten work of pure gold. And you shall make the lamps of the [lampstand] to include a seventh one [at the top of the shaft]. [The priests] shall set up the [seven] lamps of it so they may give light in front of it. Its snuffers and its ashtrays shall be of pure gold. Use a talent of pure gold for it, including all these utensils. And see to it that you copy [exactly] their pattern which was shown you on the mountain.
And he made the lampstand of pure gold; its base and shaft were made of hammered work; its cups, its knobs, and its flowers were of one piece with it. There were six branches going out of the sides of the lampstand, three branches out of one side of it and three branches out of the other side of it; Three cups made like almond blossoms in one branch, each with a [calyx] knob and a flower, and three cups made like almond blossoms in the [opposite] branch, each with a [calyx] knob and a flower; and so for the six branches going out of the lampstand. read more.
On [the shaft of] the lampstand were four cups made like almond blossoms, with knobs and flowers [one at the top]. And a knob under each pair of branches, of one piece with the lampstand, for the six branches going out of it. Their knobs and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it hammered work of pure gold. And he made of pure gold its seven lamps, its snuffers, and its ashtrays. Of a talent of pure gold he made the lampstand and all its utensils.
On [the shaft of] the lampstand were four cups made like almond blossoms, with knobs and flowers [one at the top]. And a knob under each pair of branches, of one piece with the lampstand, for the six branches going out of it. Their knobs and their branches were of one piece with it, all of it hammered work of pure gold. And he made of pure gold its seven lamps, its snuffers, and its ashtrays. Of a talent of pure gold he made the lampstand and all its utensils.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Lighted with olive oil
“You shall command the Israelites to provide you with clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually [every night].
“Command the children of Israel to bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light [of the golden lampstand], to make a lamp burn continually.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Place of
A tabernacle (sacred tent) was put up, the outer one or first section, in which were the lampstand and the table with [its loaves of] the sacred showbread; this is called the Holy Place.
You shall set the table [for the bread] outside the veil [in the Holy Place] on the north side, and the lampstand opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle.
And he put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle. Moses set up and lighted the lamps before the Lord, as the Lord commanded him.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Had snuffers, &c of gold
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Held seven golden lamps
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.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Furniture of
And they shall take a cloth of blue and cover the lampstand for the light and its lamps, its snuffers, its ashtrays, and all the oil vessels from which it is supplied. And they shall put the lampstand and all its utensils within a covering of dolphin or porpoise skin and shall put it upon the frame [for carrying].
Candlestick » Used for holding » Lamps
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.
“You shall make a lampstand of pure gold. The lampstand and its base and its shaft shall be made of hammered work; its cups, its calyxes and its flowers shall be all of one piece with it.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Placed in the outer sanctuary over against the table
A tabernacle (sacred tent) was put up, the outer one or first section, in which were the lampstand and the table with [its loaves of] the sacred showbread; this is called the Holy Place.
Then he put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » After a divine pattern
Now this was the workmanship of the lampstand: hammered work of gold; from its base to its flowers it was hammered work; according to the pattern which the Lord had shown Moses, so he made the lampstand.
See that you make them [exactly] after their pattern which was shown to you on the mountain.
Candlestick » Of the temple » Of gold
and the weight of gold for the golden lampstands and their golden lamps, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and the weight of silver for the silver lampstands, with the weight of each lampstand and its lamps according to the use of each lampstand;
and the lampstands with their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary (the Holy of Holies) as directed;
Candlestick » Illustrative of » Ministers
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a peck measure, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before men that they may see your moral excellence and your praiseworthy, noble, and good deeds and recognize and honor and praise and glorify your Father Who is in heaven.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Called the pure candlestick
He shall keep the lamps burning on the pure gold lampstand before the Lord continually.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Directions for removing
And they shall take a cloth of blue and cover the lampstand for the light and its lamps, its snuffers, its ashtrays, and all the oil vessels from which it is supplied. And they shall put the lampstand and all its utensils within a covering of dolphin or porpoise skin and shall put it upon the frame [for carrying].
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Weighed a talent of gold
It shall be made from a talent (50-80 lbs.) of pure gold, including all these utensils.
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
and the [oil] lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was,
Candlestick » Used for holding » Candles or torches
Candlestick » A part of household furniture
Please, let us make a small, fully-walled upper room [on the housetop] and put a bed there for him, with a table, a chair, and a lampstand. Then whenever he comes to visit us, he can turn in there.”
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Burned every night
You shall command the Israelites to provide you with pure oil of crushed olives for the light, to cause it to burn continually [every night]. In the Tent of Meeting [of God with His people], outside the veil which sets apart the Testimony, Aaron and his sons shall keep it burning from evening to morning before the Lord. It shall be a statute to be observed on behalf of the Israelites throughout their generations.
Candlestick » Of the temple » Ten branches of
The lampstands of pure gold, five on the right side and five on the left, in front of the Holy of Holies; with the flowers, the lamps, and the tongs of gold; The cups, snuffers, basins, spoons, firepans -- "of pure gold; and the hinges of gold for the doors of the innermost room, the Holy of Holies, and for the doors of the Holy Place.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Carried by kohathites
This is the work and responsibility of the sons of Kohath in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle): the most holy things.
When Aaron and his sons have finished covering the sanctuary and all its furniture, as the camp sets out, after all that [is done, but not before], the sons of Kohath shall come to carry them [using the poles], so that they do not touch the holy things, and die. These are the things in the Tent of Meeting (tabernacle) which the sons of Kohath are to carry.
Candlestick » Of the temple » Taken with other spoils to babylon
The captain of the guard also took away the [small] bowls and the firepans and the basins and the pots and the lampstands and the incense cups and the bowls for the drink offerings—whatever was made of fine gold and whatever was made of fine silver.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Trimmed » Every morning
Aaron shall burn sweet and fragrant incense on it; he shall burn it every morning when he trims and tends the lamps.
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Called the lamp of God
and the [oil] lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was,