20 And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:
20 And on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond flowers with buds and blossoms.
20 And on the lampstand itself were four cups made like almond blossoms, with their calyxes and flowers,
20 On the main stem of the Lampstand, there were four cups shaped like almonds, with calyxes and petals,
20 And on the lampstand itself were four bowls made like almond blossoms, each with its ornamental knob and flower.
20 The center stem of the lampstand was crafted with four lamp cups shaped like almond blossoms, complete with buds and petals.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 37:20
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The making of the ark, and the furniture of the tabernacle.
In the furniture of the tabernacle were emblems of a spiritual and acceptable service. The incense represented the prayers of the saints. The sacrifice of the alter represented the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. The golden pot with manna, or bread from heaven, the flesh of Jesus Christ, which he gave for the life of the world. The candlestick, with its lights, the teaching and enlightening of the Holy Spirit. The shew-bread represented that provision for those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, which the gospel, the ordinances and the sacraments of the house of prayer, abundantly bestow. The exactness of the workmen to their rule, should be followed by us; seeking for the influences of the Holy Spirit, that we may rejoice in and glorify God while in this world, and at length be with him for ever.