And the candlesticks Which were ten, according to the number of the tables, whereas Moses made but one: whereby might be signified the progress of the light of sacred truth, which was now grown clearer than it was in Moses's time, and should shine brighter and brighter until the perfect day of gospel light. Of pure gold Of massy and fine gold. Before the oracle In the holy place. Flowers Wrought upon the candlesticks, as had formerly been the case. Tongs of gold Wherewith to take coals from the altar of burnt-offering.
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1 Kings 7:49
49 And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,