Exodus 25:35
And 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.
Original Language Analysis
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be a knop
H3730
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be a knop
Strong's:
H3730
Word #:
1 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
תַּחַת֩
H8478
תַּחַת֩
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
2 of 20
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
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)
מִמֶּ֗נָּה
H4480
מִמֶּ֗נָּה
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be a knop
H3730
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be 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
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
7 of 20
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
Strong's:
H7070
Word #:
9 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)
מִמֶּ֔נָּה
H4480
מִמֶּ֔נָּה
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
10 of 20
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be a knop
H3730
וְכַפְתֹּ֕ר
And there shall be a knop
Strong's:
H3730
Word #:
11 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
תַּחַת
H8478
תַּחַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
12 of 20
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
Strong's:
H7070
Word #:
14 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)
מִמֶּ֑נָּה
H4480
מִמֶּ֑נָּה
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
15 of 20
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
לְשֵׁ֙שֶׁת֙
of the same according to the six
H8337
לְשֵׁ֙שֶׁת֙
of the same according to 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
branches
H7070
הַקָּנִ֔ים
branches
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 proceed
H3318
הַיֹּֽצְאִ֖ים
that proceed
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
The knops (כַּפְתֹּר, kaptor) were bulb or pomegranate-shaped ornaments at each branch junction, creating structural strength and visual beauty. This design ensured each branch was firmly connected to the central shaft, unable to function independently.
Questions for Reflection
- How does your 'connection point' with Christ need daily attention and strengthening?
- What happens when believers attempt to provide light apart from abiding in Christ?
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Analysis & Commentary
A knop under every pair of branches—six knops total, each positioned where branches emerge from the shaft. These bulbs or buds represent life-giving connection, the point where the branch draws sustenance from the main shaft. They prefigure believers' vital union with Christ—we cannot bear light apart from abiding in Him (John 15:4-5). The knops show that genuine illumination requires organic connection, not mere proximity.