Leviticus 24:2

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Leviticus 24:2

BSB
"Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.
AKJV
Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
CPDV
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
ERV
Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.
NHEB
"Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.
SMT
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.

Commentary for Leviticus 24:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 24:2
Summary
Oil provision for perpetual temple lamp burning
Place
Tabernacle
Event
Oil provision command
Estimated Time Period
c. 1400 BC
Category
Ritual