Exodus 25:39
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels.
Original Language Analysis
כִּכָּ֛ר
Of a talent
H3603
כִּכָּ֛ר
Of a talent
Strong's:
H3603
Word #:
1 of 9
a circle, i.e., (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the ghor or valley of the jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or l
זָהָ֥ב
gold
H2091
זָהָ֥ב
gold
Strong's:
H2091
Word #:
2 of 9
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
טָה֖וֹר
of pure
H2889
טָה֖וֹר
of pure
Strong's:
H2889
Word #:
3 of 9
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
shall he make
H6213
יַֽעֲשֶׂ֣ה
shall he make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
4 of 9
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
אֹתָ֑הּ
H853
אֹתָ֑הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֵ֥ת
H854
אֵ֥ת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
6 of 9
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Historical Context
A talent was the largest unit of weight in ancient Israel's economy. Using one complete talent for the lampstand meant this single object represented immense wealth, demonstrating that God's light is priceless and deserves the most precious offerings.
Questions for Reflection
- What does the extravagant cost of the lampstand teach about the value of spiritual light?
- How did God spare nothing in providing Christ as the light of the world?
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Analysis & Commentary
One talent of pure gold for the lampstand and all its vessels—approximately 75 pounds, an enormous quantity. The specified weight ensures nothing is held back; complete resources are devoted to producing light. This extravagance prefigures Christ's costly incarnation and sacrifice to become the world's light. God spared nothing to illuminate fallen man—His own Son, the exact representation of His being, given that we might see.