Exodus 37:18

Verse

Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there were 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 had six branches coming out from its sides, three from one side and three from the other;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Six on the two sides: three branches on one side, and three on the other.

Free Bible Version

It had six branches coming out of the sides of the lampstand, three on each side. It had three cups shaped like almond flowers on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch.

Geneva Bible 1599

And sixe branches came out of the sides thereof: 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 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:

One Unity Resource Bible

There were 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 were six branches on the lampstand, three on each side of the shaft.

Unlocked Literal Bible

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

Noah Webster Bible

And six branches proceeding from its sides; three branches of the candlestick from the one side of it, and three branches of the candlestick from the other side of it.

World English Bible

There were 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 its one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of its second side;

Context

The Lampstand

¹⁷Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.¹⁸Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.¹⁹There were 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 extended from the lampstand.

Summary

This verse describes the craftsmanship of the golden altar of incense, highlighting the intricate details and skilled workmanship required to create it according to God's instructions. The altar symbolized the prayers and worship of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of offering heartfelt and sincere worship to God. The meticulous construction of the altar reflects the reverence and dedication the Israelites had in honoring God through their worship. This verse underscores the significance of worship as a central aspect of the Israelites' relationship with God, demonstrating the care and precision they put into their acts of devotion.

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