Numbers 8:2
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 8
“Speak unto Aaron, and say unto him, When thou lightest the lamps, the seven lamps shall give light over against the candlestick.”Numbers 8:2
What Does Numbers 8:2 Mean?
Numbers 8:2 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 8, verse 2 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Numbers 8:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:15“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.”Exodus 25:37“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it.”Leviticus 24:2“Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.”Exodus 37:18“And six branches going out of the sides thereof; three branches of the candlestick out of the one side thereof, and three branches of the candlestick out of the other side thereof:”Exodus 37:23“And he made his seven lamps, and his snuffers, and his snuffdishes, of pure gold.”Exodus 40:25“And he lighted the lamps before the LORD; as the LORD commanded Moses.”Leviticus 24:1“And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,”Leviticus 24:4“He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the LORD continually.”Numbers 18:5“And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.”Psalms 119:105“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”Psalms 119:130“The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.”Matthew 5:14“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”John 1:9“That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.”2 Peter 1:19“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”Revelation 1:12“And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;”Revelation 1:20“The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.”Revelation 4:5“And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.”Isaiah 8:20“To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.”
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