Exodus 25:34
Exodus 25:34 in Multiple Translations
And on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.
And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers.
and in the candlestick four cups made like almond-blossoms, the knops thereof, and the flowers thereof;
And on the pillar, four cups like almond flowers, every one with its bud and its flower:
On the main shaft of the lampstand make four cups shaped like almond flowers, complete with buds and petals.
And in the shaft of the Candlesticke shalbe foure boules like vnto almondes, his knops and his floures.
'And in the candlestick [are] four calyxes made like almonds, its knops and its flowers;
and in the lamp stand four cups made like almond blossoms, its buds and its flowers;
And in the candlesticks shall be four bowls made like to almonds, with their knobs and their flowers.
And in the candlestick itself shall be four cups in the manner of a nut, and at every one, bowls and lilies.
On the shaft of the lampstand there are to be four gold decorations that also look like almond blossoms, each one with flower buds and petals.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 25:34
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Exodus 25:34 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בַ/מְּנֹרָ֖ה
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
גְבִעִ֑ים
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים
כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖י/הָ
וּ/פְרָחֶֽי/הָ
וּ/בַ/מְּנֹרָ֖ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
lampstand
Conj | Prep | N-fs
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
four
Adj
גְבִעִ֑ים
gᵉbîyaʻ
H1375
cup
N-mp
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים
shâqad
H8246
be almond shaped
V-Pual-Inf-c
כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖י/הָ
kaphtôr
H3730
capital
N-mp | Suff
וּ/פְרָחֶֽי/הָ
perach
H6525
flower
Conj | N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 25:34
וּ/בַ/מְּנֹרָ֖ה
mᵉnôwrâh
H4501
"lampstand"
Conj | 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.
אַרְבָּעָ֣ה
ʼarbaʻ
H702
"four"
Adj
The number four is a simple counting number in Hebrew, used to describe quantities of things, such as people, objects, or groups.
Definition: four
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: four. See also: Genesis 2:10; Judges 20:47; Esther 9:21.
גְבִעִ֑ים
gᵉbîyaʻ
H1375
"cup"
N-mp
This word means a cup or goblet, also referring to the calyx of a flower. In the Bible, it is used to describe a container or vessel. The term is used in various contexts, including everyday life and rituals.
Definition: cup, bowl
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: house, cup, pot. See also: Genesis 44:2; Exodus 25:33; Jeremiah 35:5.
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֔ים
shâqad
H8246
"be almond shaped"
V-Pual-Inf-c
In the Bible, this word describes something shaped like an almond, often used to describe cups or objects in the Temple. It appears in Exodus and Jeremiah, describing items used in worship. The almond shape was significant in ancient Israelite design.
Definition: (Pual) cups shaped like almond blossoms (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: make like (unto, after the fashion of) almonds. See also: Exodus 25:33; Exodus 37:19; Exodus 37:20.
כַּפְתֹּרֶ֖י/הָ
kaphtôr
H3730
"capital"
N-mp | Suff
A capital or knob, referring to the top of a column or a decorative bulb. In the Bible, it describes the design of the candelabrum in Exodus.
Definition: 1) bulb, knob, capital, capital of a pillar 1a) knob, bulb (as ornament) 1b) capital (of a pillar)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: knop, (upper) lintel. See also: Exodus 25:31; Exodus 37:19; Zephaniah 2:14.
וּ/פְרָחֶֽי/הָ
perach
H6525
"flower"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A flower or blossom, this word describes the bloom of a plant. It can also mean a bud or sprout, symbolizing new life and growth in the Bible.
Definition: bud, sprout
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: blossom, bud, flower. See also: Exodus 25:31; Numbers 17:23; Isaiah 5:24.
Study Notes — Exodus 25:34
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- Exodus 25:34 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:34
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:34
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:34
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
Context — The Lampstand
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.
35For 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. 36The buds and branches are to be all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.Exodus 25:34 Summary
[The lampstand in Exodus 25:34 is a beautiful and intricate part of the tabernacle, representing the life-giving presence of God. The four cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals, symbolize the beauty and wonder of God's creation. Just as the lampstand provided light in the tabernacle, God's presence provides light and guidance in our lives, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 4:16. By reflecting on the lampstand's design, we can appreciate the value and preciousness of our relationship with God, and allow his light to shine in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the almond blossoms on the lampstand in Exodus 25:34?
The almond blossoms on the lampstand symbolize the beauty and wonder of God's creation, as seen in the natural world, and remind us of the importance of worship and reverence, as commanded in Exodus 20:4-5 and reflected in Psalm 96:6.
Why are there four cups on the lampstand, in addition to the six branches with cups?
The four cups on the lampstand, along with the cups on the six branches, represent the completeness and perfection of God's plan, as emphasized in Matthew 5:48 and reflected in the design of the tabernacle, as described in Exodus 25-31.
What does the use of gold in the lampstand represent?
The use of pure gold in the lampstand, as mentioned in Exodus 25:36, represents the value and preciousness of God's presence and worship, as seen in the golden furnishings of the temple in 1 Kings 6:20-22 and the heavenly city in Revelation 21:21.
How does the design of the lampstand relate to the overall theme of the tabernacle?
The design of the lampstand, with its cups and buds, represents the life-giving and nourishing presence of God, as emphasized in Psalm 36:9 and John 1:4, and reflects the tabernacle's purpose as a symbol of God's dwelling among his people, as described in Exodus 25:8 and Hebrews 9:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the beauty and intricacy of the lampstand's design reveal about God's character and creativity?
- How can I reflect the beauty and wonder of God's creation in my own life and worship?
- What does the presence of the lampstand in the tabernacle represent in terms of God's relationship with his people?
- In what ways can I allow the light of God's presence to shine in my life, as represented by the lampstand?
- What does the use of pure gold in the lampstand teach me about the value and preciousness of my relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 25:34
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,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 25:34
Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
In the candlestick, i.e. in the shaft or trunk of the candlestick, which is here distinguished from its branches, shall be four bowls, whereas there were but three in each of the branches.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
Exodus 25:34 And in the candlestick [shall be] four bowls made like unto almonds, [with] their knops and their flowers.Ver. 34. And in the candlestick,] i.e., In the shaft of the candlestick. See Exodus 25:33.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
(34) In the candlestick.—By “the candlestick” in this place must be meant the central shaft or stem, which is viewed as that whereto all the rest is accessory. Here the triple series was to be repeated four times.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 25:34
34, 35. There were also four similar cups in the candlestick itself, i.e. in its central shaft. Vv. 34, 35 are commonly understood to mean that there were four cups altogether in the central shaft, one towards the top, and the other three so placed that the ‘knop’ was just below the points where the three pairs of branches diverged from the central shaft; but (observe ‘and’ at the beginning of v. 35) Kennedy (p. 664a) may be right in supposing the meaning to be that there were to be four ‘knops and flowers’ combined on the upper and lower parts of the shaft, and three ‘knops’ alone under the points where the three pairs of branches diverged from it.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 25:34
34. In the candlestick — That is, in the main shaft of it. Four bowls — Four cups like those in each of the branches just described in Exodus 25:33. These, like those, were to have their knops and their flowers.