Exodus 25:31

And thou shalt make a candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work shall the candlestick be made: his shaft, and his branches, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, shall be of the same.

Cross-reference

Exodus 35:14 lists the lampstand among the tabernacle offerings, referencing the same item commanded here.

Exodus 37:17-24 describes the actual construction of the lampstand, carrying out the design given here.

Exodus 40:24 records placing the lampstand in the tent, fulfilling the placement instructions from this chapter.

Exodus 40:25 records the actual placement and lighting of the lampstand, fulfilling the instructions given here.

Exodus 27:20 Historical context

In Exodus 27:20, pure olive oil is commanded for the lamp — providing the fuel for the lampstand described here.

Exodus 31:8 Historical context

In Exodus 31:8, the lampstand is listed among the holy furnishings — confirming its place in the tabernacle inventory.

Exodus 37:22 Historical context

In Exodus 37:22, the lampstand is made as one hammered piece of gold — the direct fulfillment of the design in this verse.

Exodus 40:4 Historical context

In Exodus 40:4, the lampstand is brought in and its lamps set up — the practical installation of the object commanded here.

Exodus 26:35 Historical context

In Exodus 26:35, the lampstand is placed opposite the table — specifying the exact location of the lampstand designed here.

Revelation 2:1 depicts Jesus walking among the seven golden lampstands, continuing the symbolic use.

Revelation 1:20 explicitly identifies the seven lampstands as the seven churches, interpreting the symbol.

Revelation 1:12 uses seven golden lampstands as a vision, reimagining the tabernacle item to represent churches.

1 Kings 7:49 describes ten golden lampstands in Solomon's temple, a later expansion of the original design.

Hebrews 9:2 Allusion

Hebrews 9:2 lists the lampstand as part of the earthly sanctuary, directly referencing its place in tabernacle worship.

1 Chronicles 28:15 Historical context

1 Chronicles 28:15 lists gold lampstands for the temple, directly continuing the pattern from the tabernacle menorah here.

2 Chronicles 4:21 Historical context

2 Chronicles 4:21 describes the flowers, lamps, and tongs of pure gold — the same ornate details given in the original instructions.

2 Chronicles 4:20 Historical context

2 Chronicles 4:20 mentions the lampstands and their lamps burning before the inner sanctuary, echoing their function in the tabernacle.

2 Chronicles 4:7 Historical context

2 Chronicles 4:7 records the making of ten gold lampstands for Solomon's temple, fulfilling and multiplying the original design.

Numbers 8:4 Parallel

In Numbers 8:4, the lampstand's hammered gold workmanship is summarized — confirming it was made according to the pattern shown to Moses.

Numbers 4:9 Historical context

In Numbers 4:9, the lampstand is covered with a blue cloth for transport — providing care instructions for the lampstand.

Leviticus 24:4 Historical context

In Leviticus 24:4, the lamps on the lampstand are arranged regularly — instructions for ongoing use of the lampstand.

Revelation 4:5 shows seven lamps of fire before God's throne, a heavenly counterpart to the earthly lampstand.

Zechariah 4:2 presents a visionary lampstand with seven lamps, echoing the tabernacle design symbolically.

Revelation 2:5 warns of removing a church's lampstand, using the image to signify removal of divine presence.

2 Chronicles 13:11 shows the lampstand still being lit daily in the temple, continuing its prescribed use.

Jeremiah 52:19 lists lampstands among items taken from the temple, contrasting the original creation with later destruction.