Leviticus 24:2
New International Version
“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.

New Living Translation
“Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

English Standard Version
“Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil from beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly.

Berean Standard Bible
“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

King James Bible
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

New King James Version
“Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually.

New American Standard Bible
“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

NASB 1995
“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

NASB 1977
“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

Amplified Bible
“Command the children of Israel to bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light [of the golden lampstand], to make a lamp burn continually.

Christian Standard Bible
“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning continually.

American Standard Version
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.

Contemporary English Version
to say to the community of Israel: You must supply the purest olive oil for the lamps in the sacred tent, so they will keep burning.

English Revised Version
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Command the Israelites to bring you pure, virgin olive oil for the lamp stand so that the lamps won't go out.

Good News Translation
to give the following orders to the people of Israel: Bring pure olive oil of the finest quality for the lamps in the Tent, so that a light might be kept burning regularly.

International Standard Version
"Tell the Israelis that they are to bring to you pure oil made from beaten olives in order to keep the lamp burning continuously.

Majority Standard Bible
“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

NET Bible
"Command the Israelites to bring to you pure oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

New Heart English Bible
"Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.

Webster's Bible Translation
Command the children of Israel, that they bring to thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

World English Bible
“Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Command the sons of Israel, and they bring pure oil of beaten olive to you for the lamp, to cause a light to go up continually;

Young's Literal Translation
'Command the sons of Israel, and they bring unto thee pure olive oil, beaten, for the lamp, to cause a light to go up continually;

Smith's Literal Translation
Command the sons of Israel, and they shall take to thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to ascend always.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee the finest and dearest oil of olives, to furnish the lamps continually,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Instruct the sons of Israel, so that they may bring to you clear oil from the purest olives, in order to supply the lamps continuously

New American Bible
Order the Israelites to bring you clear oil of crushed olives for the light, so that you may keep the lamp burning regularly.

New Revised Standard Version
Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Command the children of Israel to bring to you pure olive oil, beaten, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Command the children of Israel and they shall bring to you pure pressed oil of olives to light the lamps constantly.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Charge the children of Israel, and let them take for thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to burn a lamp continually,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Oil for the Lamps
1Then the LORD said to Moses, 2“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. 3Outside the veil of the Testimony in the Tent of Meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps continually before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the generations to come.…

Cross References
Exodus 27:20
And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

Exodus 25:6
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

Exodus 35:8
olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;

Exodus 35:28
as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.

Exodus 39:37
the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;

Numbers 8:2-3
“Speak to Aaron and tell him: ‘When you set up the seven lamps, they are to light the area in front of the lampstand.’” / And Aaron did so; he set up the lamps facing toward the front of the lampstand, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

Numbers 4:16
Eleazar son of Aaron the priest shall oversee the oil for the light, the fragrant incense, the daily grain offering, and the anointing oil. He has oversight of the entire tabernacle and everything in it, including the holy objects and their utensils.”

1 Samuel 3:3
Before the lamp of God had gone out, Samuel was lying down in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was located.

2 Chronicles 13:11
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.

2 Chronicles 4:20
the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;

2 Chronicles 13:10-11
But as for us, the LORD is our God. We have not forsaken Him; the priests who minister to the LORD are sons of Aaron, and the Levites attend to their duties. / 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.

Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Matthew 25:1-4
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...

Luke 12:35
Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.

John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”


Treasury of Scripture

Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

that they

Exodus 27:20,21
And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always…

Exodus 39:37
The pure candlestick, with the lamps thereof, even with the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,

Exodus 40:24
And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.

the lamps

2 Chronicles 13:11
And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also set they in order upon the pure table; and the candlestick of gold with the lamps thereof, to burn every evening: for we keep the charge of the LORD our God; but ye have forsaken him.

Psalm 119:105,130
NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path…

Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

burn continually [heb] ascend

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Leviticus 24
1. The oil for the lamps
5. The showbread
10. Shelomith's son blasphemes
13. The law of blasphemy
17. Of murder
18. Of damage
23. The blasphemer is stoned














Command the Israelites
This phrase indicates a direct instruction from God to Moses, emphasizing the importance of obedience and the role of Moses as a mediator between God and His people. The Hebrew word for "command" (צַו, tzav) implies a sense of urgency and authority. Historically, this reflects the covenant relationship where God provides guidance and the Israelites are expected to follow His decrees.

to bring you
This phrase suggests an act of offering or contribution from the community. The Hebrew verb "to bring" (יָבִיאוּ, yavi'u) conveys a sense of active participation and responsibility among the Israelites. It highlights the communal aspect of worship and the shared duty in maintaining the sacred practices.

pure oil of pressed olives
The specification of "pure oil" underscores the requirement for quality and purity in offerings to God. The Hebrew word for "pure" (זַךְ, zach) denotes cleanliness and unblemished nature, symbolizing holiness and dedication. "Pressed olives" refers to the first pressing, which yields the finest oil, historically used in ancient Near Eastern cultures for both culinary and religious purposes. This oil was essential for the menorah, symbolizing the light of God's presence.

for the light
This phrase signifies the purpose of the oil, which is to fuel the lamps in the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word for "light" (אוֹר, or) is often associated with divine presence and guidance. In a broader scriptural context, light represents truth, purity, and the revelation of God to His people, as seen throughout the Bible.

to keep the lamps burning continually
The continuous burning of the lamps symbolizes the perpetual presence of God among His people. The Hebrew word for "continually" (תָּמִיד, tamid) implies an unending, consistent practice, reflecting the eternal nature of God's covenant. This practice served as a constant reminder of God's faithfulness and the Israelites' duty to maintain their spiritual vigilance and devotion.

(2) Command the children of Israel.--This is the only other occasion in Leviticus on which God orders Moses to "command," instead of imparting or communicating His will. (See Leviticus 6:1 in Hebrew, and 6:9 in English.) This command, however, occurs almost literally in Exodus 27:20-21.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Command
צַ֞ו (ṣaw)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order

the Israelites
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

to bring
וְיִקְח֨וּ (wə·yiq·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3947: To take

you
אֵלֶ֜יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

clear
זָ֛ךְ (zāḵ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 2134: Pure, clean

oil
שֶׁ֣מֶן (še·men)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

from pressed
כָּתִ֖ית (kā·ṯîṯ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 3795: Beaten, pure

olives
זַ֥יִת (za·yiṯ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2132: An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry

for the light,
לַמָּא֑וֹר (lam·mā·’ō·wr)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3974: A luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier

that the lamp
נֵ֖ר (nêr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5216: A lamp, light

may be kept burning
לְהַעֲלֹ֥ת (lə·ha·‘ă·lōṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

continually.
תָּמִֽיד׃ (tā·mîḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 8548: Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice


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