Light of The Nations

Isaiah 42:6
I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

God is the designer of The Menorah and it has been a symbol for the people of Israel long before the Star of David. The Menorah in the tent gave off a massive light which symbolizes God's holiness in a sinful world. Later, Yeshua describes Himself as the light (John 8:12) and whomever follows Him will have the light.