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Exodus 37:17

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He made the lampstand out of pure gold, hammering it into shape. The lampstand's base, branches, cups, buds, and flowers were all made from the same piece of gold.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how the craftsman made the golden lampstand for God's tabernacle from one solid piece of pure gold, carefully hammered and shaped.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, this verse describes the construction of the golden lampstand for the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wanderings in the wilderness after escaping Egypt. This item was crafted from pure gold by skilled artisans like Bezalel, following God's precise instructions to Moses, to ensure it reflected the holiness required for worship. The lampstand symbolized God's light and presence among His people, providing illumination in the sacred space.

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