Word Study · Strong's H4501 · Hebrew
מְנוֹרָה
menorah
men-o-raw'
Strong's 1890 spelling: mᵉnôwrâh
“a chandelier”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a chandelier
Rendered in the KJV as
candlestick.
- 42occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 9 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 31inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 42 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 31
- הַמְּנֹרָה֙4
- הַמְּנֹרָֽה׃3
- הַמְּנוֹרָ֔ה2
- הַמְּנֹרָ֖ה2
- וּבַמְּנֹרָ֖ה2
- מְנוֹרָ֥ה2
- מְנֹרָ֗ה2
- מְנֹרָ֔ה2
- הַמְּנוֹרָה֙1
- הַמְּנוֹרָ֖ה1
- הַמְּנֹרָ֥ה1
- הַמְּנֹרָ֨ה1
and 19 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 15
- the lampstand18
- lampstand4
- and a lampstand3
- the lampstands3
- [the] lampstand of2
- a lampstand2
- a lampstand of2
- [the] lampstands of1
- and [the] lampstand of1
- and [were] on the lampstand1
- and [will be] on the lampstand1
- and of [the] lampstands of1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 12
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular18
- noun · feminine singular6
- noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)4
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular3
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine plural3
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition with the article + noun · feminine singular2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)1
- conjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
- conjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular1
- noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
- preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
- preposition + noun · feminine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HTd/Ncfsa · 18
- HNcfsa · 6
- HNcfsc · 4
- HC/Ncfsa · 3
- HTd/Ncfpa · 3
- HC/Rd/Ncfsa · 2
- HC/Ncfsc · 1
- HC/R/Ncfpc · 1
- HC/Td/Ncfsa · 1
- HNcfpc · 1
- HR/Ncfpc · 1
- HR/Ncfsa · 1
All 42, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Exodus20 of 42 · 48%
- 1 Chronicles7 of 42 · 17%
- Numbers6 of 42 · 14%
- 2 Chronicles3 of 42 · 7%
- Zechariah2 of 42 · 5%
Exodus carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Exodus20 occurrences
- Exodus 25:31מְנֹרַ֖תmenoratnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.here: a lampstand of
- Exodus 25:31הַמְּנוֹרָה֙hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 25:32מְנֹרָ֗הmenorahnoun · feminine singularSix branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.here: lampstand
- Exodus 25:32מְנֹרָ֔הmenorahnoun · feminine singularSix branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other.here: lampstand
- Exodus 25:33הַמְּנֹרָֽה׃hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThere are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 25:34וּבַמְּנֹרָ֖הuvamenorahconjunction (“and”) + preposition with the article + noun · feminine singularAnd on the lampstand there shall be four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.here: and [will be] on the lampstand
- Exodus 25:35הַמְּנֹרָֽה׃hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularFor the six branches that extend from the lampstand, a bud must be under the first pair of branches, a bud under the second pair, and a bud under the third pair.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 26:35הַמְּנֹרָה֙hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd place the table outside the veil on the north side of the tabernacle, and put the lampstand opposite the table, on the south side.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 30:27הַמְּנֹרָ֖הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe table and all its utensils, the lampstand and its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the lampstand
- Exodus 31:8הַמְּנֹרָ֥הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe table with its utensils, the pure gold lampstand with all its utensils, the altar of incense,here: the lampstand
- Exodus 35:14מְנֹרַ֧תmenoratnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)the lampstand for light with its accessories and lamps and oil for the light;here: [the] lampstand of
- Exodus 37:17הַמְּנֹרָ֖הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 37:17הַמְּנֹרָה֙hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 37:18מְנֹרָ֗הmenorahnoun · feminine singularSix branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.here: lampstand
- Exodus 37:18מְנֹרָ֔הmenorahnoun · feminine singularSix branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other.here: lampstand
- Exodus 37:19הַמְּנֹרָֽה׃hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThere were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 37:20וּבַמְּנֹרָ֖הuvamenorahconjunction (“and”) + preposition with the article + noun · feminine singularAnd on the lampstand were four cups shaped like almond blossoms with buds and petals.here: and [were] on the lampstand
- Exodus 39:37הַמְּנֹרָ֨הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularthe pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;here: the lampstand
- Exodus 40:4הַמְּנֹרָ֔הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen bring in the table and set out its arrangement; bring in the lampstand as well, and set up its lamps.here: the lampstand
- Exodus 40:24הַמְּנֹרָה֙hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularHe also placed the lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernaclehere: the lampstand
Leviticus1 occurrence
Numbers6 occurrences
- Numbers 3:31וְהַמְּנֹרָ֣הvehamenorahconjunction (“and”) + the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularTheir duties were the ark, the table, the lampstand, the altars, the articles of the sanctuary used with them, and the curtain—all the service for these items.here: and the lampstand
- Numbers 4:9מְנֹרַ֤תmenoratnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)They are to take a blue cloth and cover the lampstand used for light, together with its lamps, wick trimmers, and trays, as well as the jars of oil with which to supply it.here: [the] lampstand of
- Numbers 8:2הַמְּנוֹרָ֔הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singular“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’”here: the lampstand
- Numbers 8:3הַמְּנוֹרָ֔הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularAnd Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.here: the lampstand
- Numbers 8:4הַמְּנֹרָה֙hamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThis is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.here: the lampstand
- Numbers 8:4הַמְּנֹרָֽה׃ פhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThis is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.here: the lampstand
1 Chronicles7 occurrences
- 1 Chronicles 28:15לִמְנֹר֣וֹתlimnorotpreposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: of [the] lampstands of
- 1 Chronicles 28:15מְנוֹרָ֥הmenorahnoun · feminine singularthe weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: a lampstand
- 1 Chronicles 28:15וּמְנוֹרָ֖הumenorahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularthe weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: and a lampstand
- 1 Chronicles 28:15וְלִמְנֹר֨וֹתvelimnorotconjunction (“and”) + preposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)the weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: and of [the] lampstands of
- 1 Chronicles 28:15לִמְנוֹרָ֣הlimnorahpreposition + noun · feminine singularthe weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: of a lampstand
- 1 Chronicles 28:15מְנוֹרָ֥הmenorahnoun · feminine singularthe weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: a lampstand
- 1 Chronicles 28:15וּמְנוֹרָֽה׃umenorahconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singularthe weight of the gold lampstands and their lamps, including the weight of each lampstand and its lamps; the weight of each silver lampstand and its lamps, according to the use of each lampstand;here: and a lampstand
2 Chronicles3 occurrences
- 2 Chronicles 4:7מְנֹר֧וֹתmenorotnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)He made ten gold lampstands according to their specifications and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north.here: [the] lampstands of
- 2 Chronicles 4:20הַמְּנֹר֞וֹתhamenorotthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine pluralthe lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;here: the lampstands
- 2 Chronicles 13:11וּמְנוֹרַ֨תumenoratconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)Every morning and every evening they present burnt offerings and fragrant incense to the LORD. They set out the rows of showbread on the ceremonially clean table, and every evening they light the lamps of the gold lampstand. We are carrying out the requirements of the LORD our God, while you have forsaken Him.here: and [the] lampstand of
Zechariah2 occurrences
- Zechariah 4:2מְנוֹרַת֩menoratnoun · feminine singular · in construct (“…of”)“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.here: a lampstand of
- Zechariah 4:11הַמְּנוֹרָ֖הhamenorahthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine singularThen I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?”here: the lampstand