Exodus 25:32

Verse

Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.

American Standard Version (1901)

and there shall be six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:

Bible in Basic English

It is to have six branches coming out from its sides; three branches from one side and three from the other.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Six branches shall come out of the sides, three out of the one side, and three out of the other.

Free Bible Version

It is to have six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three on each side.

Geneva Bible 1599

Six braunches also shall come out of the sides of it: three branches of the Candlesticke out of the one side of it, and three branches of the Candlesticke out of the other side of it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side:

One Unity Resource Bible

There shall be six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the menorah ·lamp· out of its one side, and three branches of the menorah ·lamp· out of its other side;

Translation for Translators

There are to be six branches on the lampstand, three on each side of the shaft.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Six branches must extend out from its sides—three branches must extend from one side, and three branches of the lampstand must extend from the other side.

Noah Webster Bible

And six branches shall extend from the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick from the one side, and three branches of the candlestick from the other side:

World English Bible

There shall be six branches going out of its sides: three branches of the lamp stand out of its one side, and three branches of the lamp stand out of its other side;

Young's Literal Translation

and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the second side;

Context

The Lampstand

³¹Then 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.³²Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.³³There 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.

Summary

This verse describes the intricate design of the golden lampstand in the tabernacle, emphasizing the craftsmanship and attention to detail required in its construction. The lampstand symbolizes the light of God's presence and truth, illuminating the holy place. Its seven branches represent completeness and perfection, reflecting the divine nature of God. The lampstand serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision for His people, shining brightly in the darkness of the tabernacle. Overall, this verse showcases the significance of worship and the sacred space set apart for encountering God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And in the candlestick shall be four bowls,.... That is, in the trunk or body of it; the branches had but three apiece, but this being larger had four: and these were also made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers; as the bowls on the branches had with them.