1 Chronicles 28:15

1 Chronicles 28:15 Meaning and Explanation

Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.

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David set the weight of gold and silver for every lampstand and its lamps according to each one's use.

What Does 1 Chronicles 28:15 Mean?

The detailed reckoning continues with the candlesticks and their lamps, both gold and silver, each weighed according to its use. Every lampstand had its appointed measure, suited to where and how it would serve.

The lamps gave light in the house of God, picturing the light that worship was to carry. Providing for each according to its use shows wisdom in matching gifts to their purpose. God's house was to shine, and every part had its place in giving that light.

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What does 1 Chronicles 28:15 mean?

David set the weight of gold and silver for every lampstand and its lamps according to each one's use.

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