KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must make seven lamps for it, and set up the lamps so they shine their light forward.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Moses to create seven lamps that will provide light in the sacred space.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, specifically describing the golden lampstand (menorah) that would illuminate the Holy Place. The tabernacle was the portable sanctuary where God would dwell among the Israelites during their wilderness journey after leaving Egypt. The seven-branched lampstand was one of the most important furnishings, symbolizing God's presence and providing practical light for the priests' duties.
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