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is constructed of seven branches and seven (being G-D’s number of completion) is, in the menorah, in one like in a rainbow, or a week, signifying G-D's presence in the midst.

As we know, seven is God’s number of completion, but despite the plurality of lamps, it is made of one ‘piece’. Seven in one, like a rainbow, or a week. We know that it is to represent the presence of God among in the midst of them, and in Revelation we also see the lampstands representing the Spirit’s presence in the churches to whom John writes the messages from Yeshua. There are seven churches listed, but one bride of Yeshua.

is representative of the fact that the people of Israel are also called to be G-D's “Light to the nations” (Isaiah 42:6), gently spreading light without force; Not by might, nor by power, but by G-d's Spirit (Zechariah 4:6).

First of all, the light given by the massive menorah in the dark tent would have been a powerful symbol of God’s light and holiness in our dark and sinful world. Jewish tradition holds that it reminds the people of Israel that they are also called to be his “Light to the nations” as God prescribed in Isaiah 42:6. Gently spreading light without force – “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD”, in Zechariah 4:6, when the prophet asks about the menorah.

is constructed, at G-D's direction (Exodus ch. 25) with almond-blossom shaped candle cups, reminding us that the Hebrew word ‘almond’ shares a word root with ‘diligent and hard-working’, and like the almond tree which blooms and produces fruit before any other tree in the middle of winter, the Israelites ought not forget to be diligent and to work toward G-D's plan.

God uses a Hebrew word-play, as the word for ‘almond’ is also root of the word to be ‘diligent and hard-working’, because the tree blooms and produces fruit before any other tree – in the middle of winter. It is a metaphor for haste and determined work. https://www.oneforisrael.org/bible-based-teaching-from-israel/the-meaning-behind-the-menorah/

is a symbol of bringing God’s glory, truth, and light into the world, and his people are called to be his representatives in bringing that light too, they are called to 'be' that light to the world.

It’s a symbol of bringing God’s glory, truth, and light into the world. And his people are called to be his representatives in bringing that light too. Yeshua teaches in Matthew 5 that we too are called to be that light to the world:

is, just like all things that G-D directly instructed Moses to make, an object that serves as a copy and shadow of the heavenly things.

The book of Hebrews gives us some help on our quest, reminding us in chapter 8 that all the items God told Moses to make “serve as a copy and shadow of the heavenly things.” “…For when Moses was about to erect the tent, he was instructed by God, saying, “See that you make everything according to the pattern that was shown you on the mountain.” But as it is, the Messiah has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.” Hebrews 8:5-6

is constructed of seven branches such that it is reminiscent of the Tree of Life from the creation story, harking back to Eden and signifying eternal life with G-D.

The other aspect of the seven branches design is that it resembles a tree. In Jewish tradition, the menorah is reminiscent of the Tree of Life from the creation story. We can see from the New Testament in the book of Revelation that the tree is equated with eternal life. Adam and Eve were banished from it, and Revelation 22 tells us that those with clean robes have the right to eat from it. Thus, the menorah speaks of eternal life with God for his bride, made available to us all, only through the blood of the Messiah. Yeshua said “I am the true vine, you are the branches” in John 15. He is the tree, and only in him can we live spiritually and produce fruit.

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