Exodus 27:21

Translations

Modern

In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come.

Traditional

In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the Lord: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.

Literal

In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is over the Testimony, Aaron and his sons shall arrange it from evening until morning before the face of YHWH; it shall be a statute forever for their generations with the sons of Israel.

Latin

…in tabernaculo testimonii, extra velum quod oppansum est testimonio. Et collocabunt eam Aaron et filii ejus, ut usque mane luceat coram Domino. Perpetuus erit cultus per successiones eorum a filiis Israël.

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English

In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come.

Notes

Exodus 27:21

the Tent of Meeting: The expression Tent of Meeting sometimes refers to the tabernacle tent. In these cases, Tent of Meeting and tabernacle mean the same thing.

In addition, 33:7–11 also mentions a temporary tent called the Tent of Meeting. This tent was set up outside the camp before the tabernacle was built. See study note on 40:2.

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

Numbers 18:23
The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites.
Numbers 19:21
This is a permanent statute for the people: The one who sprinkles the water of purification must wash his clothes, and whoever touches the water of purification will be unclean until evening.
Leviticus 16:34
This is to be a permanent statute for you, to make atonement once a year for the Israelites because of all their sins.” And all this was done as the LORD had commanded Moses.
Leviticus 3:17
This is a permanent statute for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood.”
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.
Exodus 30:8
When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come.
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.
1 Samuel 30:25
And so it has been from that day forward. David established this statute and ordinance for Israel to this very day.
John 5:35
John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you were willing for a season to bask in his light.
2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Exodus 28:43
Aaron and his sons must wear them whenever they enter the Tent of Meeting or approach the altar to minister in the Holy Place, so that they will not incur guilt and die. This is to be a permanent statute for Aaron and his descendants.
Revelation 2:1
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.

Parallels

Leviticus 24:1–4

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Candlestick for the Tabernacle: Lighted by Priests Candlestick of the Tabernacle: Burned Every Night Lamp: Kept Burning at Night in the Tabernacle and Cared for by Priest Priest: Duties of Light the Lamps in the Tabernacle Priest: The Time of Moses: Hereditary, Descent of office Priest: To Light the Lamps of the Tabernacle Priests: Services of Lighting and Trimming the Lamps of the Sanctuary Sanctuary in the Charge of High Priest Tabernacle: Called The: Tabernacle of the Congregation Tabernacle: The One Instituted by Moses Was Called: Tabernacle (A. V.), Tent of Meeting (R. V.) The Evening: The Golden Candlestick Lighted In

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