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 should extend from the sides of it—three branches of the lampstand coming out from one side, and three branches of the lampstand coming out from the other side.
God is giving Moses detailed instructions for making a seven-branched golden lampstand (menorah) for the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's specific instructions to Moses on Mount Sinai for building the tabernacle, Israel's portable place of worship during their wilderness wanderings. The golden lampstand (menorah) was one of the sacred furnishings that would provide light in the Holy Place of the tabernacle. These detailed crafting instructions show God's desire for beauty and precision in worship.
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