Latter-day Saint Life

5 Fascinating Facts About the Menorah + How Its Symbolism Relates to the Gospel

December 11, 2018 02:29 PM MST

The original menorah was made for the tabernacle in the wilderness. It was made of solid gold and placed opposite the table of shewbread (see Exodus 25:31–37; 37:17–24). It had seven oil lamps that were level with each other—a central stem with three branches curving upward on either side. It burned only pure olive oil (see Exodus 27:20). The wicks had to be saturated with oil and regularly trimmed in order to burn brightly.

An almond motif was used in its design, including almond-shaped bowls with almond blossoms.

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Source:

ChurchofJesusChrist.org