Numbers 8:3

Verse

And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof so as to give light in front of the candlestick, as Jehovah commanded Moses.

Bible in Basic English

And Aaron did so; he put the lights in their places so that they gave light in front of the support, as the Lord gave orders to Moses.

Free Bible Version

So that's what Aaron did. He placed the lamps facing towards the front of the lampstand, as the Lord had ordered Moses.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.

One Unity Resource Bible

Aaron [Light-bringer] did so. He lit its lamp candles to light the area in front of the menorah ·lamp·, as Adonai enjoined Moses [Drawn out].

Translation for Translators

So Moses/I told him what Yahweh said, and he did that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Aaron did this. He lit the lamps on the lampstand to give light toward the front of it, as Yahweh had commanded Moses.

Noah Webster Bible

And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps of it over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.

World English Bible

Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lamp stand, as Yahweh commanded Moses.

Young's Literal Translation

And Aaron doth so; over-against the face of the candlestick he hath caused its lights to go up, as Jehovah hath commanded Moses.

Context

The Lampstand

²“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’”³And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Summary

This verse describes the instructions given to Aaron regarding the seven lamps on the lampstand in the tabernacle. The lamps were to be set up in such a way that their light would shine forward in front of the lampstand, symbolizing the illumination of God's presence and guidance. This act of lighting the lamps signifies the spiritual enlightenment and revelation that comes from God, guiding His people in their journey. It also serves as a reminder for believers to be a light in the world, reflecting God's truth and leading others to Him.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Aaron did so, he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick,.... As God had taken up his residence in the most holy place, as appears by the voice speaking from off the mercy seat, Num 7:89; and sacrifices were begun to be offered in the outward court on the altar of burnt offering, it was proper that the service of God in the holy place should also be set on foot; as placing of the shewbread on the shewbread table, and burning incense on the golden altar of incense; which could not well be done until the lamps were lighted, and therefore orders were given for the lighting them, which was accordingly done by Aaron: as the Lord commanded Moses; Exo 25:37.