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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Exodus 25:31-39
Exo 25:31 A candlestick of pure gold - (Compare Exo 37:17-24.) A lampstand rather than a candlestick. Its purpose was to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Of a talent of pure gold shall he make it, with all these vessels - That is, a talent of gold in weight was used in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 25:31-40
I. The next thing ordered to be made for the furnishing of God's palace was a rich stately candlestick, all of pure…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a talent probably (DB.iv. 903 b, 906 a) 673, 500 grs. = c.96 lb. avoirdupois, worth, at the present value of gold,…