KJV ORIGINAL
And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The tongs and trays for trimming the lamps must also be made of pure gold.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing that even the small tools used to maintain the sacred lamps in the tabernacle should be made of the finest materials - pure gold.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, specifically regarding the golden lampstand (menorah) that would provide light in the Holy Place. The tongs were used to trim the lamp wicks, and the snuff dishes held the trimmed portions. These instructions were given while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai after their exodus from Egypt.
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