And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:
Six branches extended from the sides of the lampstand, three branches coming out from one side and three branches coming out from the other side.
This verse describes how the golden lampstand had six branches extending symmetrically from its central stem, three on each side.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that served as the center of worship for the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt and wilderness wanderings. Exodus 37 specifically details the work of Bezalel, a skilled craftsman filled with the Spirit of God, as he fashioned the golden lampstand, or menorah, according to the divine blueprint given earlier. This lampstand was essential for illuminating the Holy Place, symbolizing God's guiding presence among His people as they prepared for life in the Promised Land.
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