It shall be made of a talent of pure gold, with all these accessories.
Parallel translations
- KJV Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
- BSB The lampstand and all these utensils shall be made from a talent of pure gold.
- NKJV It shall be made of a talent of pure gold, with all these utensils.
- NASB It shall be made from a talent of pure gold, with all these utensils.
- NLT You will need 75 pounds of pure gold for the lampstand and its accessories.
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Quick answer
The lampstand and all its accessories were to be made from a single talent (about 34 kg) of pure gold. Its great value reflected the worth of what it represented before God.
Overview
A whole talent of gold — a costly sum — was devoted to this one piece of furniture, beaten into shape with its branches, cups, and tools. The lavish material underscored that the lampstand giving light in the Holy Place was no ordinary object. As a symbol of God's life-giving light among His people, it anticipates Christ, the light of the world, and His people who are called to shine (Matthew 5:14).
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