1 Kings 7:49 Meaning and Explanation
“And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,”
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What Does 1 Kings 7:49 Mean?
Solomon makes ten lampstands of pure gold, five on the right and five on the left before the inner sanctuary, complete with golden floral ornaments, lamps, and tongs. These gave light within the holy place.
Light burning before the inner sanctuary spoke of the presence of God among His people, never to go dark. The lamps were tended and kept burning, a steady flame in the holy place. So the Lord is the light of His people, and those who dwell near Him are called to shine, lamps kindled by His own fire, holding forth light in a dark world.
1 Kings 7:49 in the Original Language
menorah (מְנוֹרָה), 'lampstand' -- the golden stand that held the lamps giving light within the holy place.
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What does 1 Kings 7:49 mean?
Ten lampstands of pure gold, five on each side before the inner sanctuary, with their golden flowers, lamps, and tongs.