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This was the work of the lampstand, beaten work of gold; to the base of it, [and] to the flowers of it, it was beaten work: according to the pattern which Yahweh had showed Moses, so he made the lampstand.

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God's Precise Pattern

Commentators emphasize that the lampstand was not a human design but was crafted with meticulous detail, from its base to its flowers, precisely following the pattern God showed Moses. This underscores the importance of faithful obedience to God's specific instructions for worship and service.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 8:1–4

18th Century

Theologian

The actual lighting of the lamps (compare the marginal references) was to be done to set forth symbolically the special presence which God had now …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Numbers 8:4

19th Century

Bishop

And this work of the candlestick ... — Better, And this was the work of the candlestick, i.e., the material from which it…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 8:4

17th Century

Pastor

And this work of the candlestick [was] of beaten gold
As it is also said to be; (See Gill on Exodus 25:31);…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 8:1–4

17th Century

Minister

Aaron himself lighted the lamps, thus representing his Divine Master. The Scripture is a light shining in a dark place ([Reference 2 Peter…

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