Numbers 4:9
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:
And they shall take a cloth of blew, and couer the *candlesticke of the light, and his lampes, and his tongs, *and his snuffe dishes, and all the oyle vessels thereof, wherewith they minister vnto it.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceExod. 25.24.
- *Cross-referenceExod. 25.38.
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- Exodus 25:31–39Rank 1 from verse 9
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.
32And 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:
33Three 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.
34And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers.
35And 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.
36Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold.
37And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.
38And the tongs thereof, and the snuffdishes thereof, shall be of pure gold.
39Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
31¶ *And thou shalt make a Candlesticke of pure gold: of beaten worke shall the candlesticke bee made; his shaft and his branches, his bowles, his knops, and his flowers shall be of the same.
32And sixe branches shall come out of the sides of it: three branches of the candlesticke out of the one side, and three branches of the candlesticke out of the other side:
33Three bowles made like vnto almonds, with a knop and a flower in one branch: and three bowles made like almonds in the other branch, with a knop and a flower: so in the sixe branches that come out of the candlesticke.
34And in the candlesticke shall bee foure bowles made like vnto almonds, with their knops and their flowers.
35And there shal be a knop vnder two branches of the same, and a knop vnder two branches of the same, and a knop vnder two branches of the same, according to the sixe branches that proceede out of the candlesticke.
36Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall bee one beaten worke of pure gold.
37And thou shalt make the seuen lamps thereof: and they shall ‖light the lampes thereof, that they may giue light ouer against †it.
38And the tongs thereof, and the snuffe dishes therof shalbe of pure gold.
39 Of a talent of pure gold shall hee make it, with all these vessels.
- Exodus 37:17–24Rank 2 from verse 9
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:
18And 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:
19Three 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.
20And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:
21And 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 going out of it.
22Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.
23And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.
24Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
17¶ And he made the *Candlesticke of pure gold, of beaten worke made he the Candlesticke, his shaft & his branch, his bowles, his knops, and his flowers were of the same.
18And sixe branches going out of the sides thereof: three branches of the candlesticke out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlesticke out of the other side thereof.
19Three bowles made he after the fashion of almonds, in one branch, a knop and a flower: and three bowles made like almonds, in another branch, a knop and a flower: so throughout the sixe branches, going out of the Candlesticke.
20And in the candlesticke were foure bowles made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:
21And a knop vnder two branches of the same, & a knop vnder two branches of the same, and a knop vnder two branches of the same, according to the sixe branches going out of it.
22Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten worke of pure gold.
23And he made his seuen lampes, and his snuffers, and his snuffe-dishes of pure gold.
24 Of a talent of pure gold made he it, and all the vessels thereof.
- Psalms 119:105Rank 3 from verse 9
- Revelation 1:20–1Rank 4 from verse 9
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Numbers 4:9
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To receive, seize, carry, accept, choose, or lay hold of.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Material made by weaving or interlacing fibres or threads, used for garments, coverings, and other purposes.
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Sense 1: The colour called blue. Sense 2: Material, thread, or clothing of that colour.
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candlestick
A stand or support for a lamp or light; especially a lampstand with branches.
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Sense 1: Brightness or illumination. Sense 2: A source or opening that gives light. Sense 3: Figuratively, truth, knowledge, revelation, life, or favour contrasted with darkness. Sense 4: To illuminate or kindle. Sense 5: To alight or come upon. Sense 6: Slight, easy, swift, or not heavy.
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Sense 1: Vessels with oil and burning wicks used for light. Sense 2: Figuratively, sources, bearers, continuances, or signs of light.
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A two-armed instrument used for grasping or handling objects, especially coals or heated metal.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. An oily substance, especially olive oil. 2. To anoint or supply with oil.
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1. Containers, utensils, or implements made to hold, carry, or serve. 2. Ships or craft for travel upon water. 3. Figuratively, persons or bodies regarded as bearers or instruments.
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Of that or those previously mentioned; of it or of them.
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With which, by which, or by means of which.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: As a noun, one who serves, attends, or executes an appointed charge or office. Sense 2: As a verb, to serve, attend, or perform service. Sense 3: To give, afford, supply, convey, or cause what is named to be supplied.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
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8And they shall spread upon them a cloth of scarlet, and cover the same with a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put in the staves thereof.
8And they shall spread vpon them a clothe of scarlet, and couer the same with a couering of badgers skinnes, and shall put in the staues thereof.
9And 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:
9And they shall take a cloth of blew, and couer the *candlesticke of the light, and his lampes, and his tongs, *and his snuffe dishes, and all the oyle vessels thereof, wherewith they minister vnto it.
Selected passage10And they shall put it and all the vessels thereof within a covering of badgers’ skins, and shall put it upon a bar.
10And they shall put it, and all the vessels thereof, within a couering of badgers skinnes, and shall put it vpon a barre.