Exodus 37:21

Verse

A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.

American Standard Version (1901)

and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Bible in Basic English

And under every two branches a bud, made with the branch, for all six branches of it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And bowls under two branches in three places, which together make six branches going out from one shaft.

Free Bible Version

On the six branches that came out of it, he placed a bud under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.

Geneva Bible 1599

That is, vnder euery two branches a knop made thereof, and a knop vnder the second branch thereof, and a knop vnder the thirde branche thereof, according to the sixe branches comming out of it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.

One Unity Resource Bible

and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Translation for Translators

On each side, beneath and extending from each of the branches, there was one flower bud.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There was a leafy base under the first pair of branches—made as one piece with it, and a leafy base under the second pair of branches—also made as one piece with it. In the same way there was a leafy base under the third pair of branches, made as one piece with it. It was the same for all six branches extending out from the lampstand.

Noah Webster Bible

And a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches proceeding from it.

World English Bible

and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Young's Literal Translation

and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, [are] to the six branches which are coming out of it;

Context

The Lampstand

²⁰And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.²¹A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.²²The buds and branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold.

Summary

This verse describes the craftsmanship of the golden lampstand in the tabernacle, highlighting the intricate design and attention to detail required in its construction. The lampstand symbolizes the light of God's presence and truth, illuminating the holy place. The emphasis on pure gold signifies the purity and holiness of God, reflecting His glory in the sanctuary. The lampstand serves as a reminder of God's guidance and provision, shining brightly in the darkness of the tabernacle. Overall, this verse showcases the significance of worship and reverence in honoring God through artistic craftsmanship.

Commentary

Exodus 37:21

The Lampstand

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Berean Standard Bible

A bud was under the first pair of branches that extended from the lampstand, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.

American Standard Version (1901)

and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, and a knop under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Bible in Basic English

And under every two branches a bud, made with the branch, for all six branches of it.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And bowls under two branches in three places, which together make six branches going out from one shaft.

Free Bible Version

On the six branches that came out of it, he placed a bud under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.

Geneva Bible 1599

That is, vnder euery two branches a knop made thereof, and a knop vnder the second branch thereof, and a knop vnder the thirde branche thereof, according to the sixe branches comming out of it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it.

One Unity Resource Bible

and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Translation for Translators

On each side, beneath and extending from each of the branches, there was one flower bud.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Noah Webster Bible

And a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, and a knob under two branches of the same, according to the six branches proceeding from it.

World English Bible

and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, and a bud under two branches of one piece with it, for the six branches going out of it.

Young's Literal Translation

and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, [are] to the six branches which are coming out of it;