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He made the lampstand of pure gold. He made the lampstand of beaten work. Its base, its shaft, its cups, it buds, and its flowers were of one piece with it.

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Symbol of the Holy Spirit

Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the golden candlestick, with its lights, served as a powerful emblem representing the teaching and enlightening work of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 37:1–24

19th Century

Bishop

This passage corresponds with Exodus 37:10-29 (derived from Exodus 25) and contains an account of the construction of the holy furniture:

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 37:17

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on Exodus 37:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 37:1–29

17th Century

Minister

In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service.

The incense represented the prayers of the saints. Th…