Overview
The Bible addresses candlestick across 17 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Matthew and Revelation. Closely related themes include Lamp, Almond Tree, Conscience and Types of Christ.
Key Bible verses about candlestick
Old Testament
Exodus
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.
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.
Their knops and their branches shall be of the same: all it shall be one beaten work of pure gold.
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:
And 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:
Three 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.
And in the candlestick were four bowls made like almonds, his knops, and his flowers:
And 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.
Their knops and their branches were of the same: all of it was one beaten work of pure gold.
New Testament
Matthew
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. a bushel: the word in the original signifieth a measure containing about a pint less than a peck
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying candlestick for yourself
- Begin with Exodus 25:31, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Exodus, Matthew and Revelation each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Lamp, Almond Tree, Conscience and Types of Christ.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about candlestick?
The Bible addresses candlestick across 17 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Exodus, Matthew and Revelation. Closely related themes include Lamp, Almond Tree, Conscience and Types of Christ.
How many Bible verses are about candlestick?
The Bible references candlestick in 17 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention candlestick?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Exodus 25:31: “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.”
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