Exodus 25:33
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.
Original Language Analysis
וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
Three
H7969
וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
Three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
1 of 20
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים
made like almonds
H8246
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים
made like almonds
Strong's:
H8246
Word #:
3 of 20
to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
Strong's:
H7070
Word #:
4 of 20
a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
הָֽאֶחָ֖ד
in one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֖ד
in one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
כַּפְתֹּ֣ר
with a knop
H3730
כַּפְתֹּ֣ר
with a knop
Strong's:
H3730
Word #:
6 of 20
a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense, i.e., the capital of a column, or a wreath-like button or disk on the candelabrum
וָפָ֑רַח
and a flower
H6525
וָפָ֑רַח
and a flower
Strong's:
H6525
Word #:
7 of 20
a calyx (natural or artificial); generally, bloom
וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
Three
H7969
וּשְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה
Three
Strong's:
H7969
Word #:
8 of 20
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים
made like almonds
H8246
מְשֻׁקָּדִ֛ים
made like almonds
Strong's:
H8246
Word #:
10 of 20
to be (intensively, make) almond-shaped
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
Strong's:
H7070
Word #:
11 of 20
a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
הָֽאֶחָ֖ד
in one
H259
הָֽאֶחָ֖ד
in one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
12 of 20
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
כַּפְתֹּ֣ר
with a knop
H3730
כַּפְתֹּ֣ר
with a knop
Strong's:
H3730
Word #:
13 of 20
a chaplet; but used only in an architectonic sense, i.e., the capital of a column, or a wreath-like button or disk on the candelabrum
וָפָ֑רַח
and a flower
H6525
וָפָ֑רַח
and a flower
Strong's:
H6525
Word #:
14 of 20
a calyx (natural or artificial); generally, bloom
כֵּ֚ן
H3651
כֵּ֚ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
15 of 20
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
לְשֵׁ֣שֶׁת
so in the six
H8337
לְשֵׁ֣שֶׁת
so in the six
Strong's:
H8337
Word #:
16 of 20
six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal, sixth
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branch
Strong's:
H7070
Word #:
17 of 20
a reed (as erect); by resemblance a rod (especially for measuring), shaft, tube, stem, the radius (of the arm), beam (of a steelyard)
הַיֹּֽצְאִ֖ים
that come
H3318
הַיֹּֽצְאִ֖ים
that come
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
18 of 20
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
Historical Context
Each branch bore almond-blossom decorations (three per branch), creating a unified artistic vision. The seven lamps required daily tending by the priests (Exodus 27:20-21), burning pure olive oil from evening until morning, ensuring perpetual light.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the sevenfold light represent the Holy Spirit's complete illumination?
- In what ways does Christ's light maintain consistent character wherever it shines?
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Analysis & Commentary
Three branches on each side, seven total lamps (six branches plus central shaft). Seven represents completeness, perfection—the Spirit in fullness (Revelation 1:4, 4:5). The symmetrical design (three on each side of the center) shows balanced, complete illumination. The repeating pattern of bowls, knops, and flowers on each branch emphasizes that every extension of light maintains the same character—Christ's light is uniform truth wherever it shines.