Verse 49
49. Candlesticks These ten golden candlesticks were all doubtless made after the pattern of that which adorned the tabernacle, and whose form is described in Exodus 25:31-36.
Flowers Which served to ornament the candlesticks.
Lamps What we term candles were not used, but lamps, with oil, were set, one on the central shaft, and one on each of the six branches of the golden candlestick. They were the receptacles for the wick and oil, and might be easily taken down, cleaned, and filled, without disturbing the candlestick itself. See on Exodus 25:37.
Tongs To handle burning coals, (Isaiah 6:6,) and sometimes to use as snuffers. Exodus 37:23.
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