Exodus 25:35-40

35 a calyx extending from under each pair of the six branches,

36 the entire Lampstand fashioned from one piece of hammered pure gold.

37 "Make seven of these lamps for the Table. Arrange the lamps so they throw their light out in front.

38 Make the candle snuffers and trays out of pure gold.

39 "Use a seventy-five-pound brick of pure gold to make the Lampstand and its accessories.

40 Study the design you were given on the mountain and make everything accordingly.

Exodus 25:35-40 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.