Exodus 27:20

Translations

Modern

And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And you shall command the sons of Israel, and they shall bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to cause the lamp to burn continually.

Latin

Præcipe filiis Israël ut afferant tibi oleum de arboribus olivarum purissimum, piloque contusum, ut ardeat lucerna semper

Original

Hebrew

English

And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.

Notes

Exodus 27:20–21

The first thing said about the function of the priests, Aaron and his sons, is that they were to keep the lamps burning continually through the night (see 30:8). As the lamps burned before the Lord, they showed that God was still present with his people. The light reminded them that his presence continued among them.

Exodus 27:20–30:38

After explaining how to build the Tent of Meeting, Moses gave instructions for those serving in it and the items used. Included are:

the priests' duties (27:20–21; 29:38–46),
the priests' clothing (chapter 28),
the ceremonies to set the priests apart for service (29:1–37),
the tabernacle furnishings (30:1–10, 17–21), and
the supplies used for worship (30:11–16, 22–38).

Theme notes and profiles

Ancient Law Codes Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth

Events

Tabernacle Built

Related verses

Leviticus 24:1–4
Then the LORD said to Moses,
Zechariah 4:11–14
Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?”
Psalm 23:5
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Exodus 39:37
…the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;
Judges 9:9
But the olive tree replied, ‘Should I stop giving my oil that honors both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’
Exodus 25:31–37
Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals.
Revelation 11:4
These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.

Parallels

Leviticus 24:1–4

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of Glorification History of Israel Lamp, Lampstand Oil Tabernacle Temple

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Lighted with Olive Oil Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Burned Every Night Lamp: Kept Burning at Night in the Tabernacle and Cared for by Priest Oil used for Lamps Oil: Illuminating, for Tabernacle Priest: Duties of Light the Lamps in the Tabernacle Priest: To Light the Lamps of the Tabernacle Priests: Services of Lighting and Trimming the Lamps of the Sanctuary The Olive-Tree: Oil Procured From

Exodus 27:20

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