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What does the Bible say about the Lampstand?

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The Lampstand, or Menorah, represents Christ as the light-bearer in the Holy Place of the Tabernacle, symbolizing the illumination He provides for fellowship with God.

The Lampstand, referred to in Hebrew as M'nourah, is a critical piece of the Tabernacle representing Christ as the light-bearer. Found in Exodus 25:31-40, this golden lampstand was designed to illuminate the Holy Place, where the priests would minister. Each of its seven lamps was fed with oil, symbolizing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on believers. The Lampstand emphasizes that while Christ was the Light of the world during His time on earth (John 9:5), His current state as the glorified Light in the Holy Place is accessible to believers today, providing them with revelation and communion with God.

Moreover, the Lampstand signifies the grace given by God to illuminate the path of His chosen people during spiritual darkness. It serves as a reminder that through the Holy Spirit, believers can perceive the glory and sufficiency of Christ. This connection between the Lampstand and the ministry of the Spirit is reinforced in passages such as 2 Corinthians 4:6, where the light of the knowledge of the glory of God shines in the hearts of believers, drawing parallels with the illuminating purpose of the Lampstand in the Tabernacle.
Scripture References: Exodus 25:31-40, John 9:5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

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The Lampstand
Arthur W. Pink · Sep 26, 2011
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