Exodus 25:33-40

33 Each of the six branches coming out of the lamp stand is to have three flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals.

34 The lamp stand itself is to have four flower cups shaped like almond blossoms, with buds and petals.

35 There should be a bud under each of the three pairs of branches coming out of the lamp stand.

36 The buds and branches should also be hammered out of the same piece of pure gold as the lamp stand.

37 "Make seven lamps, and set them on the lamp stand so that they light up [the area] in front of it.

38 The tongs and incense burners must be made of pure gold.

39 Use 75 pounds of pure gold to make the lamp stand and all the utensils.

40 Be sure to make them according to the plans you were shown on the mountain."

Exodus 25:33-40 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS 25

In this chapter an order is given for a freewill offering towards various things for the worship and service of God, and the materials to be offered, which would be useful and acceptable, are mentioned particularly, Ex 25:1-7, as also another order to build a sanctuary for God, after a model that he would give, Ex 25:8,9, and, an ark to put in the law on tables of stone, the fashion of which, and the various things belonging to it, are described, Ex 25:10-16, and a mercy seat with cherubim on it to be set over the ark, where the Lord promises to meet Moses and commune with him, Ex 25:17-22 and a table with various appurtenances to it to place the shewbread on, Ex 25:23-30 and a candlestick of gold, whose parts are described, and all the instruments relative to it, Ex 25:31-40.