Exodus 25:32
Exodus 25:32 in Multiple Translations
Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.
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:
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:
It is to have six branches coming out from its sides; three branches from one side and three from the other.
It is to have six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three on each side.
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.
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;
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;
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:
Six branches shall come out of the sides, three out of the one side, and three out of the other.
There are to be six branches on the lampstand, three on each side of the shaft.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:32
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Exodus 25:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
קָנִ֔ים
יֹצְאִ֖ים
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
קְנֵ֣י
מְנֹרָ֗ה
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
קְנֵ֣י
מְנֹרָ֔ה
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
six
Conj | Adj
קָנִ֔ים
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
יֹצְאִ֖ים
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-mp | Suff
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
מְנֹרָ֗ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Art | Adj
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
branch
N-mp
מְנֹרָ֔ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
N-fs
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
tsad
H6654
side
Prep | N-ms | Suff
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
second
Art | Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:32
וְ/שִׁשָּׁ֣ה
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
קָנִ֔ים
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
יֹצְאִ֖ים
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מִ/צִּדֶּ֑י/הָ
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-mp | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
מְנֹרָ֗ה
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.
מִ/צִּדָּ/הּ֙
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
הָ/אֶחָ֔ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
וּ/שְׁלֹשָׁה֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
קְנֵ֣י
qâneh
H7070
"branch"
N-mp
This word describes a branch or reed, and is used to represent measurement, strength, or support. In the Bible, it is used to describe objects like the rod of a steelyard or the branches of a lampstand.
Definition: : branch 1) reed, stalk, bone, balances 1a) stalk 1b) water-plant, reed 1c) calamus (aromatic reed) 1d) derived meanings 1d1) measuring-rod 1d2) reed (as unit of measure-6 cubits) 1d3) beam (of scales-for scales themselves) 1d4) shaft (of lampstand) 1d5) branches (of lampstand) 1d6) shoulder-joint
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: balance, bone, branch, calamus, cane, reed, [idiom] spearman, stalk. See also: Genesis 41:5; Isaiah 19:6; Psalms 68:31.
מְנֹרָ֔ה
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.
מִ/צִּדָּ֖/הּ
tsad
H6654
"side"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word refers to the side of something, like the side of a building or a person's side. It can also mean an enemy or adversary, like someone who opposes you. It is used in the Bible to describe locations or relationships.
Definition: side Aramaic equivalent: tsad (צַד "side" H6655)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: (be-) side. See also: Genesis 6:16; 1 Samuel 6:8; Psalms 91:7.
הַ/שֵּׁנִֽי
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Art | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:32
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- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
Context — The Lampstand
30And place the Bread of the Presence on the table before Me at all times.
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. 34And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.Exodus 25:32 Summary
[The lampstand with its six branches in Exodus 25:32 is a beautiful symbol of God's perfect plan and design. It reminds us that God is a God of order and harmony, who desires balance and beauty in our lives (Psalm 19:1, Psalm 104:24). Just as the lampstand provides light, we can be a source of light and warmth to those around us, reflecting God's love and character (Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:12). By embracing God's design and plan for our lives, we can shine brightly and bring glory to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the six branches on the lampstand in Exodus 25:32?
The six branches on the lampstand represent the perfection and completeness of God's plan, as seen in the creation story where God created the world in six days (Genesis 1:31, Exodus 20:11).
Why are there three branches on each side of the lampstand?
The three branches on each side of the lampstand may symbolize the Trinity, representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and highlighting the importance of balance and harmony in God's design (Isaiah 6:3, Matthew 28:19).
How does the lampstand relate to Jesus Christ?
The lampstand, with its branches and cups, can be seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who is the Light of the World (John 8:12, John 9:5), and the branches may represent the various aspects of His ministry and the Church (John 15:5, Revelation 1:20).
What can we learn from the lampstand's design about God's character?
The lampstand's design, with its intricate details and balanced structure, reveals God's attention to detail, His love for beauty, and His desire for order and harmony, reflecting His character as a God of wisdom and creativity (Psalm 19:1, Psalm 104:24).
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the lampstand with its branches evoke in my heart, and how can I apply its symbolism to my life?
- How can I, like the lampstand, be a source of light and warmth to those around me, reflecting the love and character of God?
- What are the 'branches' in my life that need to be nurtured and pruned, so that I can bear fruit and shine brightly for God?
- In what ways can I, like the craftsmen who built the lampstand, use my skills and talents to create something beautiful and meaningful for God's glory?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:32
And six branches shall come out of the sides of it,.... Out of the trunk or shaft, being beaten out of it: three branches of the candlestick out of one side, and three branches of the candlestick out
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:32
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: Six branches , [ qaaniym
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
In every one of which was a lamp, and there was a seventh lamp in the chief stem of it, as appears from . And all these together represent the seven Spirits of God, 4:5 5:6; or the Spirit of God, the great Enlightener of the church, with his sevenfold or various gifts and operations.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
Exodus 25:32 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:Ver. 32. And six branches shall come out of the sides.] Denoting the ministers both of the law and gospel; those "lights of the world," that have their light all from Christ.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
THE GOLDEN . (31-39) The golden candlestick, like the table of shewbread, was represented on the Arch of Titus, and the careful copy made under the direction of Reland in 1710, and published in his work, De Spoliis Templi, gives probably the best idea that can be formed of it. It was composed of a straight stem, rising perpendicularly from a base, and having on either side of it three curved arms or branches, all of them in the same plane, and all rising to the same level. The stem and arms were ornamented with representations of almond flowers, pomegranates, and lily blossoms, repeated as there was room for them, the top ornament being in every case a lily blossom, which held a hemispherical lamp. The form and ornamentation of the base are unknown, since the representation of the base upon the Arch of Titus is manifestly from some Roman work which had superseded the original pedestal. The special object of the candlestick seems to have been to give light by night. Its lamps were to be lighted at even (Exodus 30:8) by the High Priest, and were to burn from evening to morning (Exodus 27:21), when they were to be “dressed,” or trimmed (Exodus 30:7), and “extinguished” (Kalisch, Comment, on Exodus, p. 370). The Holy Place had sufficient light during the day from the entrance, where the curtain would let the light through, if indeed it were not also partially looped up.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:32
32. Six branches — Having described the main shaft or stem (χπδ) which was to rise up out of the base, he next mentions the six stems (χπιν) which were to come out of the sides of it.