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Leviticus 24:2

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Leviticus 24:2 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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

King James Version KJV

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

American Standard Version ASV

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

Bible in Basic English BBE

Give orders to the children of Israel to give you clean olive oil for the light, so that a light may be burning at all times,

Free Bible Version FBV

“Order the Israelites to bring you pure, pressed olive oil for the lamps, so they will always stay lit.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Commande the children of Israel that they bring vnto thee pure oyle oliue beaten, for the light, to cause ye lampes to burne continually.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'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;

World English Bible WEB

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

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee the finest and dearest oil of olives, to furnish the lamps continually,

Translation for Translators T4T

“Command the Israeli people to continually bring to you clear oil made from pressed olives to burn in the lamps in the Sacred Tent, in order that those lamps will burn all the time.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 24:2

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Leviticus 24:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB צַ֞ו אֶת בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל וְ/יִקְח֨וּ אֵלֶ֜י/ךָ שֶׁ֣מֶן זַ֥יִת זָ֛ךְ כָּתִ֖ית לַ/מָּא֑וֹר לְ/הַעֲלֹ֥ת נֵ֖ר תָּמִֽיד
צַ֞ו tsâvâh H6680 to command V-Piel-Impv-2ms
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 son N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 Israel N-proper
וְ/יִקְח֨וּ lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֵלֶ֜י/ךָ ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep | Suff
שֶׁ֣מֶן shemen H8081 oil N-ms
זַ֥יִת zayith H2132 olive N-ms
זָ֛ךְ zak H2134 pure Adj
כָּתִ֖ית kâthîyth H3795 beaten Adj
לַ/מָּא֑וֹר mâʼôwr H3974 light Prep | N-ms
לְ/הַעֲלֹ֥ת ʻâlâh H5927 to ascend Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
נֵ֖ר nîyr H5216 lamp N-ms
תָּמִֽיד tâmîyd H8548 continually N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 24:2

צַ֞ו tsâvâh H6680 "to command" V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּנֵ֣י bên H1121 "son" N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל Yisrâʼêl H3478 "Israel" N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וְ/יִקְח֨וּ lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
אֵלֶ֜י/ךָ ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
שֶׁ֣מֶן shemen H8081 "oil" N-ms
The Hebrew word for oil, often referring to olive oil, which was highly valued in ancient times. It symbolizes richness, anointing, and healing, and is used in various biblical contexts, including rituals and medicinal practices.
Definition: 1) fat, oil 1a) fat, fatness 1b) oil, olive oil 1b1) as staple, medicament or unguent 1b2) for anointing 1c) fat (of fruitful land, valleys) (metaph)
Usage: Occurs in 176 OT verses. KJV: anointing, [idiom] fat (things), [idiom] fruitful, oil(-ed), ointment, olive, [phrase] pine. See also: Genesis 28:18; Deuteronomy 8:8; Psalms 23:5.
זַ֥יִת zayith H2132 "olive" N-ms
The Hebrew word for olive tree or olive berry, often associated with oil and light. In Deuteronomy 8:8, the olive tree is listed as one of the blessings of the Promised Land, and in Matthew 24:3, Jesus teaches on the Mount of Olives.
Definition: 1) olive, olive tree 1a) olive tree 1b) olives 2) mountain facing Jerusalem on the east side
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: olive (tree, -yard), Olivet. See also: Genesis 8:11; Nehemiah 5:11; Psalms 52:10.
זָ֛ךְ zak H2134 "pure" Adj
In the Bible, this word means being pure and clean, like a clear conscience. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing a person's moral purity. God values purity and wants His people to be clean.
Definition: 1) clean, pure 1a) pure 1b) pure, clean, righteous (fig.) 2) the pure one (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: clean, pure. See also: Exodus 27:20; Job 11:4; Proverbs 16:2.
כָּתִ֖ית kâthîyth H3795 "beaten" Adj
This word means something that is beaten or pounded, and is used in the Bible to describe pure olive oil. The process of beating or pounding made the oil finer and more valuable. The KJV translates it as 'beaten'.
Definition: 1) beaten out, pure, pounded fine (in a mortar), costly 1a) of olive oil
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: beaten. See also: Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2; 1 Kings 5:25.
לַ/מָּא֑וֹר mâʼôwr H3974 "light" Prep | N-ms
This word means light, like the sun or a lamp, and also happiness or cheerfulness. It's used in the Bible to describe God's presence and joy. The KJV translates it as 'light' or 'bright'.
Definition: light, luminary
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: bright, light. See also: Genesis 1:14; Exodus 39:37; Psalms 74:16.
לְ/הַעֲלֹ֥ת ʻâlâh H5927 "to ascend" Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
נֵ֖ר nîyr H5216 "lamp" N-ms
A lamp is a device that holds a flame, providing light. In the Bible, it's often used to symbolize guidance or spiritual light. The word can also refer to the light itself, rather than just the lamp.
Definition: lamp Also means: nir (נִיר "lamp" H5216B)
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: candle, lamp, light. See also: Exodus 25:37; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Psalms 18:29.
תָּמִֽיד tâmîyd H8548 "continually" N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.

Study Notes — Leviticus 24:2

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1 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2 Ephesians 5:8–14 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. Test and prove what pleases the Lord. Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself. So it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise up from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
3 Exodus 27:20–21 And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. 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.
4 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.”
5 Ephesians 1:17–18 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,
6 Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’
7 Philippians 2:15–16 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
8 Numbers 8:2–4 “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. This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.
9 Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.”
10 John 1:9 The true Light who gives light to every man was coming into the world.

Leviticus 24:2 Summary

[Leviticus 24:2 tells us that God instructed the Israelites to bring pure oil of pressed olives to keep the lamps burning continually in the tabernacle. This shows us that God wants our worship and service to be of the highest quality, just like the pure oil. As seen in Exodus 27:20, the use of pure oil was a crucial part of the tabernacle's lamps, and it teaches us to strive for purity and excellence in our relationship with God. By keeping the lamps burning continually, we are reminded of God's perpetual presence and glory, as stated in Psalm 16:11, and we are encouraged to seek a deeper sense of His presence in our lives.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of using pure oil of pressed olives for the light in Leviticus 24:2?

The use of pure oil of pressed olives signifies the importance of purity and quality in our worship and service to God, as seen in Exodus 27:20, where the same instruction is given for the tabernacle lamps.

Why were the lamps to be kept burning continually in Leviticus 24:2?

The continually burning lamps represent the perpetual presence and glory of God, as stated in Leviticus 24:3, and symbolize the light of God's presence in the midst of His people, similar to the concept in Psalm 119:105, where God's word is a lamp to our feet.

What can we learn from the command to keep the lamps burning continually?

This command teaches us about the importance of consistency and perseverance in our walk with God, as encouraged in Galatians 6:9, and reminds us that our service to God should be ongoing and unwavering, just like the burning lamps.

How does the use of pure oil of pressed olives relate to our spiritual lives?

The pure oil of pressed olives can be seen as a symbol of the Holy Spirit's work in our lives, as mentioned in Zechariah 4:2-6, where the oil represents the empowerment and anointing of the Holy Spirit, and reminds us to seek purity and holiness in our relationship with God, as taught in 1 Peter 1:15-16.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does the command to bring pure oil of pressed olives for the light say about God's desire for our worship and service?
  2. How can we apply the principle of using pure and quality 'oil' in our own spiritual lives, to keep our lamps burning brightly for God?
  3. In what ways can we keep the 'lamps' of our faith burning continually, even in the midst of challenges and trials?
  4. What does the image of the lamps burning in the tabernacle say about God's presence in our lives, and how can we cultivate a deeper sense of His presence?

Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 24:2

Command the children of Israel,.... Moses was the chief magistrate under God, and being clothed with authority from him, had power to command the children of Israel to do what the Lord required of

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. Command the children of Israel. This is the repetition of a law given, Exodus 27:20-21.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2

That they bring, at their common charge, because it was for their common good and service. This command was given before, .

Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2

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.Ver. 2. Beaten for the light.] Ministers must beat their brains, and bend their utmost endeavours to "give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death, and to guide their feet into the way of peace": as that "burning and shining light," the Baptist, did.

Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2

(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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2

Verse 2. Pure oil olive] See every thing relative to this ordinance explained on Exodus 27:20-21.

Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 24:2

2. beaten] i.e. skimmed off the liquid obtained by pounding the olives in a mortar and then straining the pulp.

Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2

THE OF THE , Leviticus 24:1-4. 2. Pure oil — The best oil is made from olive berries gathered in November and December, when they have begun to change colour, but before they have become black.

Sermons on Leviticus 24:2

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Denny Kenaston (Christ) the Power of Christ-Centered Theology - Part 1 by Denny Kenaston In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the growth of a church and the impact of preaching about Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's life to Christ and
Carter Conlon The Glory of God and the Image of Jealousy by Carter Conlon In this sermon, the preacher warns the congregation about the dangers of turning away from God and indulging in sinful behavior. He emphasizes that those who take pleasure in wicke
T. Austin-Sparks The New Creation - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks In this sermon, the speaker tells a story about a man who was captured by a Roman general. Initially, the man was rebellious, but as he observed the general's way of life, he began
William MacDonald Amazing Love Profile of the Hymn by William MacDonald In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the state of a soul without Jesus Christ, describing it as being imprisoned, in bondage, and in shame. He emphasizes that being unsaved is
J. Oswald Sanders The Faces of Jesus by J. Oswald Sanders In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of catching a vision of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. This vision will ignite a lifelong zeal to make Jesus kn
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