Therefore Aaron did so; he mounted its lamps at the front of the lampstand, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
Parallel translations
- WEB Aaron did so. He lit its lamps to light the area in front of the lamp stand, as Yahweh commanded Moses.
- KJV And Aaron did so; he lighted the lamps thereof over against the candlestick, as the LORD commanded Moses.
- BSB And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.
- NKJV And Aaron did so; he arranged the lamps to face toward the front of the lampstand, as the Lord commanded Moses.
- NLT So Aaron did this. He set up the seven lamps so they reflected their light forward, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.
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Quick answer
Aaron obeys, lighting the lamps exactly as God commanded. His prompt obedience models faithful worship.
Overview
Aaron does precisely as the LORD instructed Moses, with no deviation. The repeated note of obedience throughout these chapters teaches that acceptable worship follows God's word. Such faithfulness foreshadows Christ, who perfectly did the Father's will (John 8:29).
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