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Exodus 37:17 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Exodus 37:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 37 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Making the Lampstand
“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:”
Exodus 37:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Exodus 37:17
Bezaleel makes the candlestick (menorah, מְנוֹרָה) of pure gold—beaten work (מִקְשָׁה, mikshah), hammered from one piece (approximately 75 pounds). This unity (one piece, seven branches) represents God as the singular source of light radiating through His people (Israel as seven branches, completeness). Beaten work implies suffering in formation—Christ, the Light of the World (John 8:12), was 'beaten' (Isaiah 53:5) to provide light to all. The menorah's unified construction teaches that genuine illumination flows from singular divine source, not multiple competing lights.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 37:17
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“the table”
“What are these two olive trees on the right side of the lampstand and on the left side of it?”
“children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation”
“He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.”
“and for the lamps of it”
“opposite the table”
“and put it under a measuring basket”
“to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of Yahweh our God; but you have forsaken him.”
“What do you see? I said”