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three cups made like almond-blossoms in one branch, a bud and a flower, and three cups made like almond-blossoms in the other branch, a bud and a flower: so for the six branches going out of the lampstand.

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A Symbol of the Holy Spirit

Matthew Henry's commentary explains that the golden candlestick, with its intricate design and light, served as a powerful emblem for the "teaching and enlightening of the Holy Spirit." Just as the lampstand illuminated the Holy Place, the Spirit illuminates the hearts and minds of believers.

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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:

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 37:19

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…

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