23 And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.
23 They made its seven lamps, as well as its wick trimmers and trays, of pure gold.
23 And he made its seven lamps and its tongs and its trays of pure gold.
23 He made seven of these lamps with their candle snuffers, all out of pure gold.
23 And he made its seven lamps, its wick-trimmers, and its trays of pure gold.
23 He also made seven lamps for the lampstand, lamp snuffers, and trays, all of pure gold.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 37:23
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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.