2 Chronicles 4 · Verse 7

2 Chronicles 4:7

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 4:7, King James Version

2 Chronicles 4:7 in other translations

BSBHe made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.
WEBHe made the ten lamp stands of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand and five on the left.
ASVAnd he made the ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance concerning them; and he set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
YLTAnd he maketh the ten candlesticks of gold, according to their ordinance, and placeth in the temple, five on the right, and five on the left.
DARBYAnd he made ten candlesticks of gold according to the ordinance respecting them, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand and five on the left.
BBEAnd he made the ten gold supports for the lights, as directions had been given for them, and he put them in the Temple, five on the right side and five on the left.
WebsterAnd 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.

What does 2 Chronicles 4:7 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
7. ten candlesticks--(See on 1Ki 7:49). The increased number was not only in conformity with the characteristic splendor of the edifice, but also a standing emblem to the Hebrews, that the growing light of the word was necessary to counteract the growing darkness in the world [Lightfoot].

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2 Chronicles 4:7 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

וַ֠יַּעַשׂVai.ya.'asand he madeH6213
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
מְנֹר֧וֹתme.no.Rot[the] lampstands ofH4501
הַזָּהָ֛בha.za.Hav<the> goldH2091
עֶ֖שֶׂר'E.sertenH6235
כְּמִשְׁפָּטָ֑םke.mish.pa.Tamaccording to ordinance theirH4941
וַיִּתֵּן֙vai.yi.Tenand he put [them]H5414
בַּֽהֵיכָ֔לba.hei.Khalin the templeH1964
חָמֵ֥שׁcha.MeshfiveH2568
מִיָּמִ֖יןmi.ya.Minfrom [the] southH3225
וְחָמֵ֥שׁve.cha.Meshand fiveH2568
מִשְּׂמֹֽאול\׃\ \סmi.se.Molfrom [the] northH8040

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Cross references for 2 Chronicles 4:7

  • Exodus 25:31-40

    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. 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: 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. And in the candlestick shall be four bowls made like unto almonds, with their knops and their flowers. …

  • 1 Kings 7:49

    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,

  • John 8:12

    Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:12

    And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house of the Lord, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things:

  • Zechariah 4:11-14

    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? And I answered again, and said unto him, What be these two olive branches which through the two golden pipes empty the golden oil out of themselves? And he answered me and said, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, No, my lord. Then said he, These are the two anointed ones, that stand by the Lord of the whole earth.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:19

    All this, said David, the Lord made me understand in writing by his hand upon me, even all the works of this pattern.

  • Zechariah 4:2-3

    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: And two olive trees by it, one upon the right side of the bowl, and the other upon the left side thereof.

  • Hebrews 8:5

    Who serve unto the example and shadow of heavenly things, as Moses was admonished of God when he was about to make the tabernacle: for, See, saith he, that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.

  • Matthew 5:14-16

    Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 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. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  • 1 Chronicles 28:15

    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.

  • Revelation 1:20

    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.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
ten candlesticks.
1Ki 7:49; 1Ch 28:15; Zec 4:2,3,11-14; Mt 5:14-16; Joh 8:12
Re 1:20
according to.
Ex 25:31-40; 1Ch 28:12,19; Heb 8:5

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Context

  • 2 Chronicles 4:6

    He made also ten lavers, and put five on the right hand, and five on the left, to wash in them: such things as they offered for the burnt offering they washed in them; but the sea was for the priests to wash in.

  • 2 Chronicles 4:7

    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 4:8

    He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. And he made an hundred basons of gold.

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2 Chronicles 4:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Hizo asimismo diez candeleros de oro según su forma, los cuales puso en el templo, cinco á la derecha, y cinco á la izquierda.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et il fit dix chandeliers d’or, selon l’ordonnance à leur égard: et il les plaça dans le temple, cinq à droite, et cinq à gauche.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und er machte die zehn goldenen Leuchter, nach ihrer Vorschrift, und er setzte sie in den Tempel, fünf zur Rechten und fünf zur Linken.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Fecit autem et candelabra aurea decem secundum speciem qua jussa erant fieri: et posuit ea in templo, quinque a dextris, et quinque a sinistris.