Exodus 25:37
And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
Cross-references
Exodus 25:6 provides the oil needed for the lamps — the lampstand's function depends on the oil supply.
Exodus 27:21 gives instructions for tending the same menorah lamps from evening to morning — a practical regulation.
Exodus 30:8 mentions Aaron installing the lamps — linking the menorah with the incense offering routine.
Exodus 37:23 records the making of the seven lamps exactly as instructed here.
Exodus 40:24 records the fulfillment of this command, placing the lampstand and lighting the lamps exactly as instructed.
Exodus 40:25 records the fulfillment of setting up the lamps as commanded — the lampstand is actually placed in service.
Revelation 22:5 declares no need for lamp because God is the light — the menorah's temporary light points to God's eternal glory.
Revelation 21:23-25 reveals the Lamb as the lamp of the New Jerusalem — the menorah's light prefigures Christ as the ultimate light.
Revelation 4:5 places seven lamps of fire before God's throne — directly mirroring the menorah in the heavenly sanctuary.
Revelation 2:1 depicts Christ walking among the lampstands, identifying them as the churches and continuing the symbolism.
Revelation 1:20 interprets the lampstands as the seven churches — giving symbolic meaning to the menorah imagery.
Revelation 1:12 shows seven golden lampstands — a direct visual echo of the menorah, now representing churches.
Zechariah 4:2 sees a lampstand with seven lamps — the same menorah design, now in a prophetic vision symbolizing God's Spirit.
2 Chronicles 13:11 describes the golden lampstand burning every evening in the temple — showing the ongoing use of the menorah.
Numbers 8:2 reiterates the instruction for the lamps to give light in front of the lampstand, emphasizing the proper positioning.
Leviticus 24:2-4 commands the people to supply olive oil for this same lampstand to keep it burning continually.
Matthew 5:15 uses the image of a lamp on a stand to teach about letting light shine — similar to the menorah's purpose of giving light.