1 Chronicles 28:15
1 Chronicles 28:15 in Multiple Translations
the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.
by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold, by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof; and for the candlesticks of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick;
And gold by weight for the light-supports and the vessels for the lights, the weight of gold needed for every support and every vessel for lights; and for the silver light-supports, the weight of silver needed for every support and for the different vessels as every one was to be used;
the weight of the gold and silver lampstands and their lamps, depending on the use of each lampstand;
The weight also of golde for the candlestickes, and gold for their lampes, with the weight for euery candlesticke, and for the lampes thereof, and for the candlestickes of siluer by the weight of the candlesticke, and the lampes thereof, according to the vse of euery candlesticke,
and [by] weight for the candlesticks of gold, and their lamps of gold, by weight [for] candlestick and candlestick, and its lamps; and for the candlesticks of silver, by weight for a candlestick and its lamps, according to the service of candlestick and candlestick;
by weight also for the lamp stands of gold, and for its lamps, of gold, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps; and for the lamp stands of silver, by weight for every lamp stand and for its lamps, according to the use of every lamp stand;
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for its lamps: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for its lamps, according to the use of every candlestick.
He gave also gold for the golden candlesticks, and their lamps, according to the dimensions of every candlestick, and the lamps thereof. In like manner also he gave silver by weight for the silver candlesticks, and for their lamps according to the diversity of the dimensions of them.
how much gold for making the gold lampstands and the lamps, how much silver to make the silver lamps and lampstands,
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1 Chronicles 28:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מִשְׁקָ֞ל
לִ/מְנֹר֣וֹת
הַ/זָּהָ֗ב
וְ/נֵרֹֽתֵי/הֶם֙
זָהָ֔ב
בְּ/מִשְׁקַל
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
וּ/מְנוֹרָ֖ה
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֑י/הָ
וְ/לִ/מְנֹר֨וֹת
הַ/כֶּ֤סֶף
בְּ/מִשְׁקָל֙
לִ/מְנוֹרָ֣ה
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֔י/הָ
כַּ/עֲבוֹדַ֖ת
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
וּ/מְנוֹרָֽה
וּ/מִשְׁקָ֞ל
mishqâl
H4948
weight
Conj | N-ms
לִ/מְנֹר֣וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Prep | N-fp
הַ/זָּהָ֗ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
Art | N-ms
וְ/נֵרֹֽתֵי/הֶם֙
nîyr
H5216
lamp
Conj | N-mp | Suff
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
בְּ/מִשְׁקַל
mishqâl
H4948
weight
Prep | N-ms
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
וּ/מְנוֹרָ֖ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Conj | N-fs
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֑י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
lamp
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וְ/לִ/מְנֹר֨וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Conj | Prep | N-fp
הַ/כֶּ֤סֶף
keçeph
H3701
silver
Art | N-ms
בְּ/מִשְׁקָל֙
mishqâl
H4948
weight
Prep | N-ms
לִ/מְנוֹרָ֣ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Prep | N-fs
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֔י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
lamp
Conj | N-mp | Suff
כַּ/עֲבוֹדַ֖ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
service
Prep | N-fs
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
וּ/מְנוֹרָֽה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 28:15
וּ/מִשְׁקָ֞ל
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
לִ/מְנֹר֣וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
הַ/זָּהָ֗ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
Art | N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
וְ/נֵרֹֽתֵי/הֶם֙
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
זָהָ֔ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
בְּ/מִשְׁקַל
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
וּ/מְנוֹרָ֖ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֑י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
וְ/לִ/מְנֹר֨וֹת
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Conj | Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
הַ/כֶּ֤סֶף
keçeph
H3701
"silver"
Art | N-ms
Silver or money, often referring to payment or wealth, like the silver talents in Matthew 25. It can also describe silver as a valuable metal or ornament.
Definition: : money/payment/silver 1) silver, money 1a) silver 1a1) as metal 1a2) as ornament 1a3) as colour 1b) money, shekels, talents
Usage: Occurs in 343 OT verses. KJV: money, price, silver(-ling). See also: Genesis 13:2; Numbers 22:18; 2 Chronicles 1:17.
בְּ/מִשְׁקָל֙
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
לִ/מְנוֹרָ֣ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
וְ/נֵרֹתֶ֔י/הָ
nîyr
H5216
"lamp"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
כַּ/עֲבוֹדַ֖ת
ʻăbôdâh
H5656
"service"
Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means service or work, including serving God or others. It appears in various forms in the Bible, such as in Exodus and Deuteronomy, to describe labor or ministry.
Definition: : service[as_servant/slave] 1) labour, service 1a) labour, work 1b) labour (of servant or slave) 1c) labour, service (of captives or subjects) 1d) service (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: act, bondage, [phrase] bondservant, effect, labour, ministering(-try), office, service(-ile, -itude), tillage, use, work, [idiom] wrought. See also: Genesis 29:27; Numbers 18:6; Psalms 104:14.
מְנוֹרָ֥ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
וּ/מְנוֹרָֽה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Conj | N-fs
The Hebrew word for lampstand, often translated as candlestick, refers to a chandelier or lamp stand, like those found in the Temple. It appears in Exodus 25:31 and 37:17. In the Bible, lampstands symbolize God's presence.
Definition: lamp stand
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: candlestick. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 40:24; Jeremiah 52:19.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 28:15
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- Context
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- 1 Chronicles 28:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 28:15
Context — The Plans for the Temple
13for the divisions of the priests and Levites, for all the work of service in the house of the LORD, and for all the articles of service in the house of the LORD:
14the weight of all the gold articles for every kind of service; the weight of all the silver articles for every kind of service;
15the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;
16the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables; 17the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 25:31–39 | 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. And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals. For the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair. The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it. The wick trimmers and their trays must be of pure gold. The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold. |
| 2 | Zechariah 4:11–14 | Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. So he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing beside the Lord of all the earth.” |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 7:19 | And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 4:7 | He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. |
| 6 | Zechariah 4:2–3 | “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. There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.” |
| 7 | Revelation 1:20–1 | — |
1 Chronicles 28:15 Summary
This verse is talking about the special lampstands that were made for the temple, using gold and silver. The weight of these materials is important because it shows how much care and attention was put into making them, just like how God puts care and attention into each of us (Psalm 139:13-14). The use of gold and silver also reminds us of the value and worth of God's presence in our lives, and how we should strive to offer our best to Him (Matthew 22:37). By focusing on the details and using our best for God, we can reflect His glory and honor Him in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the gold and silver lampstands in 1 Chronicles 28:15?
The gold and silver lampstands represent the importance of worship and the glory of God, as seen in Exodus 25:31-40, where Moses was instructed to build a lampstand for the tabernacle.
Why does the verse specify the weight of each lampstand and its lamps?
The specification of weight emphasizes the attention to detail and the value of the materials used in the construction of the temple, much like the detailed instructions given in 1 Chronicles 28:11-12 for the building of the temple itself.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles 28?
This verse is part of King David's instructions for the building of the temple, highlighting the importance of meticulous planning and preparation for worship, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:2-3, where David expresses his desire to build a house for the LORD.
What can we learn from the use of gold and silver in the temple furnishings?
The use of gold and silver symbolizes the preciousness and worth of God's presence, reminding us of the value of our worship and the importance of offering our best to God, as seen in Malachi 1:6-8, where the people are rebuked for offering defiled sacrifices.
Reflection Questions
- What does the attention to detail in this verse reveal about God's character and His desire for our worship?
- How can we apply the principle of using our best for God's service in our own lives, just as the gold and silver were used for the lampstands?
- What role does meticulous planning and preparation play in our own spiritual lives, and how can we prioritize these qualities in our relationship with God?
- In what ways can we reflect the glory of God in our daily lives, just as the gold and silver lampstands reflected the glory of God in the temple?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:15
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof,.... These candlesticks were ten, and each had seven lamps, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 28:15
Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
Whether they were large and fixed in one place, whereof there were ten in the holy place, , or such as were less and loose to be carried from place to place, as need required.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
(15) Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold.—Rather, and a (specified) weight for the golden lampstands, and their golden lamps, in the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; and (a weight) for the lampstands of silver by weight, for a lampstand and its lamps, according to the service of each lampstand. The meaning still is that David gave Solomon a description of the designated articles, fixing the proper weight for each. (Comp. Exodus 25:31 sqq., the great golden candelabrum of the Mosaic sanctuary.) No mention of the silver lampstands occurs anywhere else in the Old Testament. According to the Rabbis, they stood in the chambers of the priests.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
Verse 15. For the candlesticks] There was but one chandelier in the tabernacle; there were ten in the temple. See 1Kg 7:49.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:15
15. even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold] R.V. by weight also for the candlesticks of gold, and for the lamps thereof, of gold. of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof] R.V. of silver, silver by weight for every candlestick and for the lamps thereof.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:15
15, 16. The candlesticks of silver and the tables of silver are mentioned nowhere else. They were probably for the more private use of the priests and Levites.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 28:15
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:31-40 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of worshiping God and walking in the light. He compares the lampstand in the tabernacle to Christ, describing it as a perfect |
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Vision of Peter by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a heavenly vision. He refers to himself as the first and the last, the one who leads the race to be whole and the l |
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The Golden Lampstand by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the significance of the pure, hammered gold lampstand in the holy Tent as a representation of Christ, the all-gold Savior without blemish, who bore the agoniz |
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"A Candlestick All of Gold" Its Function by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the 'candlestick of pure gold' as a representation of the Church's calling to be a source of divine light in the world. He highlight |
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"A Candlestick All of Gold" Its Testimony by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the significance of the golden candlestick as a representation of God's original testimony, highlighting its role in both the establishment and recovery |
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Two Olive Trees by David Davis | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the increasing number of Jews and Arabs getting saved, comparing it to the early days of the church in the Book of Acts. He urges the audienc |
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A Fresh Vision for Church by Brian Long | In this sermon on Zechariah chapter four, the speaker describes a vision where an angel shows the prophet a lampstand of solid gold with seven lamps and two olive trees. The angel |