KJV ORIGINAL
He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He must arrange the lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the LORD continually.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the priest's duty to keep the sacred lamps burning constantly in God's presence as an act of worship and devotion.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the golden menorah (seven-branched lampstand) in the tabernacle, which was to burn olive oil continuously in the Holy Place. The high priest was responsible for tending these lamps every morning and evening, ensuring they never went out. This was part of the detailed worship instructions God gave Moses for the tabernacle service.
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