Bible Strands
Exodus 40:25
and set up the lamps before the LORD, just as the LORD had commanded him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Moses stands in the Tent of Meeting after placing the lampstand opposite the table. He lifts and positions the lamps before the LORD following the completion of the ark and table.
The words — The text centers on וַיַּעַל (va.ya'al), "he lifted up," and הַנֵּרֹת (ha.neRot), "the lamps." These terms record the physical raising and placement of the lampstand's lights.
The thread — This action fulfills the initial construction directive in Exodus 25:37 and mirrors the earlier arrangement command in Exodus 40:4. The imagery of lights before the throne also parallels Revelation 4:5.
Why it lands — The verse states Moses executed a specific divine instruction without alteration. It requires the reader to recognize precise obedience as the baseline for sanctuary service.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And he lighted the lamps before the Lord; as the Lord commanded Moses.
Cross-references
- Exodus 25:37 Make seven lamps and set them up on the lampstand so that they illuminate the area in front of it.
- Exodus 40:4 Then bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.
- Revelation 4:5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.