Bible verses on the construction of the Menorah

"Make a lampstand of pure gold. Hammer out its base and shaft, and make its flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece with them. (32) Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand--three on one side and three on the other. (33) Three cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms are to be on one branch, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches extending from the lampstand. (34) And on the lampstand there are to be four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms. (35) One bud shall be under the first pair of branches extending from the lampstand, a second bud under the second pair, and a third bud under the third pair--six branches in all. (36) The buds and branches shall all be of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. (37) Then make its seven lamps and set them up on it so that they light the space in front of it. (38) Its wick trimmers and trays are to be of pure gold. (39) A talent of pure gold is to be used for the lampstand and all these accessories. (40) See that you make them according to the pattern shown you on the mountain" (Ex 25:31-40).

"They made the lampstand of pure gold. They hammered out its base and shaft, and made its flowerlike cups, buds and blossoms of one piece with them. (18) Six branches extended from the sides of the lampstand--three on one side and three on the other. (19) Three cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms were on one branch, three on the next branch and the same for all six branches extending from the lampstand. (20) And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms. (21) One bud was under the first pair of branches extending from the lampstand, a second bud under the second pair, and a third bud under the third pair--six branches in all. (22) The buds and the branches were all of one piece with the lampstand, hammered out of pure gold. (23) They made its seven lamps, as well as its wick trimmers and trays, of pure gold. (24) They made the lampstand and all its accessories from one talent of pure gold" (Ex 37:17-24).

"Make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. Make the entire lampstand and its decorations of one piece--the base, center stem, lamp cups, buds, and petals. (32) Make it with six branches going out from the center stem, three on each side. (33) Each of the six branches will have three lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals. (34) Craft the center stem of the lampstand with four lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals. (35) There will also be an almond bud beneath each pair of branches where the six branches extend from the center stem. (36) The almond buds and branches must all be of one piece with the center stem, and they must be hammered from pure gold. (37) Then make the seven lamps for the lampstand, and set them so they reflect their light forward. (38) The lamp snuffers and trays must also be made of pure gold. (39) You will need seventy-five pounds of pure gold for the lampstand and its accessories. (40) Be sure that you make everything according to the pattern I have shown you here on the mountain" (Ex 25:31-40).

"Then Bezalel made the lampstand of pure, hammered gold. He made the entire lampstand and its decorations of one piece--the base, center stem, lamp cups, buds, and petals. (18) The lampstand had six branches going out from the center stem, three on each side. (19) Each of the six branches had three lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals. (20) The center stem of the lampstand was crafted with four lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals. (21) There was an almond bud beneath each pair of branches where the six branches extended from the center stem, all made of one piece. (22) The almond buds and branches were all of one piece with the center stem, and they were hammered from pure gold. (23) He also made seven lamps for the lampstand, lamp snuffers, and trays, all of pure gold. (24) The entire lampstand, along with its accessories, was made from seventy-five pounds of pure gold" (Ex 37:17-24).

"And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same. (32) And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side: (33) Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick. (33) And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers. (35) And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the candlestick. (36) Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold. (37) And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. (38) And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold. (39) Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels. (And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was shewed thee in the mount" (Ex 25:31-40).

"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: (18) 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: (19) Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick. (20) And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers: (21) And a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it. (22) Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold. (23) And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold. (24) Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof" (Ex 37:17-24).

"And thou shalt make a lampstand of pure gold; of beaten work shall the lampstand be made; its base and its branches, its bowls, its knops, and its flowers shall be of the same. (32) And six branches shall come out of the sides of it, three branches of the lampstand out of the one side and three branches of the lampstand out of the other side, (33) three bowls made like unto almonds with a knop and a flower in one branch, and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch with a knop and a flower; thus in the six branches that come out of the lampstand. (34) And in the lampstand shall be four bowls made like unto almonds with their knops and their flowers. (35) And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and another knop under two branches of the same, and another knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the lampstand. (36) Their knops and their branches shall be of the same; all of it shall be one beaten work of pure gold. (37) And thou shalt make its seven lamps; and they shall light its lamps, that they may give light over against it. (38) And its tongs, and its snuffdishes, shall be of pure gold. (39) Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels. (40) And look that thou make them after their pattern, which was showed thee in the mount" (Ex 25:31-40).

"He made the lampstand likewise of pure gold; of beaten work he made the lampstand, its shaft and its branch, its bowls, its knops, and its flowers were of the same. (18) Out of the sides thereof went six branches, three branches out of one side of the lampstand and three branches out of the other side of the lampstand; (19) in one branch there were three bowls made after the fashion of almonds, a knop and a flower; and in the other branch there were three bowls made like almonds, a knop and a flower, so throughout the six branches going out of the lampstand. (20) And in the lampstand were four bowls made like almonds, their knops, and their flowers, (21) and a knop under the two branches of the same and another knop under two branches of the same and a knop under the two other branches of the same, according to the six branches going out of it. (22) Their knops and their branches were of the same; all of it was one beaten work of pure gold. (23) He made likewise its seven lamps and its snuffers and its snuff dishes of pure gold. (24) Of a talent of pure gold he made it and all its vessels" (Ex 37:17-24).

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"You will make the lampstand of pure gold; of a stiff shell shall the lampstand be made, its stem and its tube; its cones, its spheres and its buds shall come out from it. (32) Six tubes shall come forth from its sides, three tubes of the lampstand from its one side and three tubes of the lampstand from its second side. (33) Three almond shaped cones shall be on the one tube, a sphere and a bud, and three almond shaped cones on the other tube, a sphere and a bud: thus for the six tubes coming forth from the lampstand. (34) On the lampstand itself shall be four almond shaped cones, its spheres and its buds; (35) and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, so for the six tubes coming forth from the lampstand. (36) Their spheres and their tubes shall be of one piece with it, all of it of one stiff shell of pure gold. (37) You will make its seven lamps, and one will set up its lamps, so that it gives light over across its face. (38) Its snuffers and its firepans shall be of pure gold. (39) Of a talent of pure gold shall you make it with all these furnishings. (40) And see that you make it by their model which is being shown you on the mount" (Ex 25:31-40).

"He [Bezalel] also made the lampstand of pure gold; of a stiff shell he made the lampstand, its stem and its tube; its cones, its spheres and its buds were of one piece with it. (18) And six tubes came forth from its sides, three tubes of the lampstand from one of its sides and three tubes of the lampstand from its second side. (19) Three almond shaped cones were on the one tube, a sphere and a bud, and three almond shaped cones on the other tube, a sphere and a bud: thus for the six tubes coming forth from the lampstand. (20) On the lampstand were four almond shaped cones, its spheres and its buds, (21) and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, and a sphere under two of the tubes from it, so for the six tubes coming forth from the lampstand. (22) Their spheres and their tubes were of one piece with it, all of it of one stiff shell of pure gold. (23) He also made its seven lamps and its snuffers and its firepans of pure gold; (24) of a talent of pure gold he made it and all its furnishings. (25) Then he made the incense altar of acacia boards, a cubit its length and a cubit its width. It was square, and its rise was two cubits. Its horns were of one piece with it. (26) He overlaid it with pure gold, its top surface and around its sidewalls and its horns, and made for it a flange of gold round about. (27) Two rings of gold he made for it beneath its flange on its two angle walls on its two sides for housings for the poles, to carry it with them" (Ex 37:17-27).

"And thou hast made a candlestick of pure gold, of beaten work is the candlestick made; its base, and its branch, its calyxes, its knops, and its flowers are of the same; (32) and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the second side; (33) three calyxes made like almonds in the one branch, a knop and a flower, and three calyxes made like almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; so for the six branches which are coming out from the candlestick. (34) And in the candlestick are four calyxes made like almonds, its knops and its flowers; (35) and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, are to the six branches which are coming out of the candlestick; (36) their knops and their branches are of the same, all of it one beaten work of pure gold; (37) and thou hast made its seven lamps, and one hath caused its lights to go up, and it hath given light over-against its front. (38) And its snuffers and its snuff dishes are of pure gold; (39) of a talent of pure gold he doth make it, with all these vessels. (40) And see thou and do them by their pattern which thou art shewn in the mount" (Ex 25:31-40).

"And he maketh the candlestick of pure gold; of beaten work he hath made the candlestick, its base, and its branch, its calyxes, its knops, and its flowers, have been of the same; (18) and six branches are coming out of its sides, three branches of the candlestick out of its one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of its second side; (19) three calyxes, made like almonds, in the one branch, a knop and a flower; and three calyxes, made like almonds, in another branch, a knop and a flower; so to the six branches which are coming out of the candlestick. (20) And in the candlestick are four calyxes, made like almonds, its knops, and its flowers, (21) and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, and a knop under the two branches of the same, are to the six branches which are coming out of it; (22) their knops and their branches have been of the same; all of it one beaten work of pure gold. (23) And he maketh its seven lamps, and its snuffers, and its snuff-dishes, of pure gold; (24) of a talent of pure gold he hath made it, and all its vessels" (Ex 37:17-24).

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