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Exodus 40:24

22 Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.

23 He arranged the bread on it before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle

25 and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.

26 Moses placed the gold altar in the Tent of Meeting, in front of the veil,

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
He also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
KJV
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
WEB
He put the lamp stand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.
ASV
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
DARBY
And he put the candlestick in the tent of meeting, opposite to the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
BLB
And he put the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting, opposite the table, on the south side of the tabernacle.
ÅB
Lysestaken satte han i sammenkomstens telt midt imot bordet ved den søndre vegg av tabernaklet
OTB
Han plasserte lysestaken i møteteltet overfor bordet på sørsiden av tabernaklet.
B1930
Lysestaken satte han i sammenkomstens telt midt imot bordet ved den søndre vegg av tabernaklet

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Cross references

  • John 8:12

    Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”

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  • Exodus 26:35

    And place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.

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  • Revelation 2:5

    Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.

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  • Psalms 119:105

    Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

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  • John 1:9

    The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.

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  • John 1:5

    The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

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  • John 1:1

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

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  • Exodus 25:31–35

    Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.

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