Meaning of “candlestick”
Candlestick — the lamp-stand, "candelabrum," which Moses was commanded to make for the tabernacle, according to the pattern shown him. Its form is described in Ex. 25:31-40; 37:17-24, and may be seen represented on the Arch of Titus at Rome. It was among the spoils taken by the Romans from the temple of Jerusalem (A.D. 70). It was made of fine gold, and with the utensils belonging to it was a talent in weight. The tabernacle was a tent without windows, and thus artificial light was needed. This was supplied by the candlestick, which, however, served also as a symbol of the church or people of God, who are "the light of the world." The light which "symbolizes the knowledge of God is not the sun or any natural light, but an artificial light supplied with a specially prepared oil; for the knowledge of God is in truth not natural nor common to all men, but furnished over and above nature." This candlestick was placed on the south side of the Holy Place, opposite the table of shewbread (Ex. 27:21; 30:7, 8; Lev. 24:3; 1 Sam. 3:3). It was lighted every evening, and was extinguished in the morning. In the morning the priests trimmed the seven lamps, borne by the seven branches, with golden snuffers, carrying away the ashes in golden dishes (Ex. 25:38), and supplying the lamps at the same time with fresh oil. What ultimately became of the candlestick is unknown. In Solomon's temple there were ten separate candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right and five on the left of the Holy Place (1 Kings 7:49; 2 Chr. 4:7). Their structure is not mentioned. They were carried away to Babylon (Jer. 52:19). In the temple erected after the Exile there was again but one candlestick, and like the first, with seven branches. It was this which was afterwards carried away by Titus to Rome, where it was deposited in the Temple of Peace. When Genseric plundered Rome, he is said to have carried it to Carthage (A.D. 455). It was recaptured by Belisarius (A.D. 533), and carried to Constantinople and thence to Jerusalem, where it finally disappeared.
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Exodus Chapter 25 Verse 35 — And there shall be a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, and a knop under two branches of the same, according to the six branches that proceed out of the candlestick. Exodus Chapter 25 Verse 34 — And in the candlesticks shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers. Exodus Chapter 25 Verse 33 — Three bowls made like unto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch; and three bowls made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the six branches that come out of the candlestick. Exodus Chapter 25 Verse 32 — And six branches shall come out of the sides of it; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side: Exodus Chapter 25 Verse 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. Exodus Chapter 26 Verse 35 — And thou shalt set the table without the vail, and the candlestick over against the table on the side of the tabernacle toward the south: and thou shalt put the table on the north side. Exodus Chapter 30 Verse 27 — And the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his vessels, and the altar of incense, Exodus Chapter 31 Verse 8 — And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense, Exodus Chapter 35 Verse 14 — The candlestick also for the light, and his furniture, and his lamps, with the oil for the light, Exodus Chapter 37 Verse 20 — And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers: Exodus Chapter 37 Verse 19 — Three bowls made after the fashion of almonds in one branch, a knop and a flower; and three bowls made like almonds in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the six branches going out of the candlestick. Exodus Chapter 37 Verse 18 — And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof: Exodus Chapter 37 Verse 17 — And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same: Exodus Chapter 39 Verse 37 — The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light, Exodus Chapter 40 Verse 24 — And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward. Exodus Chapter 40 Verse 4 — And thou shalt bring in the table, and set in order the things that are to be set in order upon it; and thou shalt bring in the candlestick, and light the lamps thereof. Leviticus Chapter 24 Verse 4 — He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually. Numbers Chapter 3 Verse 31 — And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof. Numbers Chapter 4 Verse 9 — And they shall take a cloth of blue, and cover the candlestick of the light, and his lamps, and his tongs, and his snuffdishes, and all the oil vessels thereof, wherewith they minister unto it: Numbers Chapter 8 Verse 4 — And this work of the candlestick was of beaten gold, unto the shaft thereof, unto the flowers thereof, was beaten work: according unto the pattern which the LORD had showed Moses, so he made the candlestick. Numbers Chapter 8 Verse 3 — And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses. Numbers Chapter 8 Verse 2 — Speak unto Aaron and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick. 1 Kings Chapter 7 Verse 49 — 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, 2 Kings Chapter 4 Verse 10 — Let us make a little chamber, I pray thee, on the wall; and let us set for him there a bed, and a table, and a stool, and a candlestick: and it shall be, when he cometh to us, that he shall turn in thither. 1 Chronicles Chapter 28 Verse 15 — Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick. 2 Chronicles Chapter 4 Verse 20 — Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; 2 Chronicles Chapter 4 Verse 7 — And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left. 2 Chronicles Chapter 13 Verse 11 — And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him. Jeremiah Chapter 52 Verse 19 — And the basons, and the firepans, and the bowls, and the caldrons, and the candlesticks, and the spoons, and the cups; that which was of gold in gold, and that which was of silver in silver, took the captain of the guard away. Daniel Chapter 5 Verse 5 — In the same hour came forth fingers of a man's hand, and wrote over against the candlestick upon the plaister of the wall of the king's palace: and the king saw the part of the hand that wrote. Zechariah Chapter 4 Verse 11 — Then answered I, and said unto him, What are these two olive trees upon the right side of the candlestick and upon the left side thereof? Zechariah Chapter 4 Verse 2 — And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof: Matthew Chapter 5 Verse 15 — Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Mark Chapter 4 Verse 21 — And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to be put under a bushel, or under a bed? and not to be set on a candlestick? Luke Chapter 8 Verse 16 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light. Luke Chapter 11 Verse 33 — No man, when he hath lighted a candle, putteth it in a secret place, neither under a bushel, but on a candlestick, that they which come in may see the light. Hebrews Chapter 9 Verse 2 — For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 20 — The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 13 — And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. Revelation Chapter 1 Verse 12 — And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks; Revelation Chapter 2 Verse 5 — Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Revelation Chapter 2 Verse 1 — Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Revelation Chapter 11 Verse 4 — These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
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