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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/leviticus/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/leviticus/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil from beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning regularly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil from crushed olives for the light, in order to keep the lamp burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Command the Israelites to bring you pure, virgin olive oil for the lamp stand so that the lamps won't go out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Tell the Israelis that they are to bring to you pure oil made from beaten olives in order to keep the lamp burning continuously. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Command the Israelites to bring to you pure oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring to thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> '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;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />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.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee the finest and dearest oil of olives, to furnish the lamps continually, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Order the Israelites to bring you clear oil of crushed olives for the light, so that you may keep the lamp burning regularly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel to bring to you pure olive oil, beaten, to cause the lamps to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />“Command the children of Israel and they shall bring to you pure pressed oil of olives to light the lamps constantly.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Charge the children of Israel, and let them take for thee pure olive oil beaten for the light, to burn a lamp continually,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/24-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=6435" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/24.htm">The Oil for the Lamps</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then the LORD said to Moses, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6680.htm" title="6680: ṣaw (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order. A primitive root; to constitute, enjoin.">“Command</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bə·nê (N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">the Israelites</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·yiq·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/2134.htm" title="2134: zāḵ (Adj-ms) -- Pure, clean. From zakak; clear.">pure</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-msc) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">oil</a> <a href="/hebrew/3795.htm" title="3795: kā·ṯîṯ (Adj-ms) -- Beaten. From kathath; beaten, i.e. Pure.">of pressed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2132.htm" title="2132: za·yiṯ (N-ms) -- Olive tree, olive. Probably from an unused root; an olive, the tree, the branch or the berry.">olives</a> <a href="/hebrew/3974.htm" title="3974: lam·mā·’ō·wr (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A luminary. ">for the light,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5216.htm" title="5216: nêr (N-ms) -- A lamp. Or nir; also neyr; or ner; or nerah; from a primitive root properly, meaning to glisten; a lamp or light.">to keep the lamps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: lə·ha·‘ă·lōṯ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">burning</a> <a href="/hebrew/8548.htm" title="8548: tā·mîḏ (Adv) -- From an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance; but used only constant; ellipt. The regular sacrifice.">continually.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Outside 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20</a></span><br />And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-6.htm">Exodus 25:6</a></span><br />olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-8.htm">Exodus 35:8</a></span><br />olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/35-28.htm">Exodus 35:28</a></span><br />as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Exodus 39:37</a></span><br />the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its utensils, as well as the oil for the light;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-2.htm">Numbers 8:2-3</a></span><br />“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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/4-16.htm">Numbers 4:16</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/3-3.htm">1 Samuel 3:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-20.htm">2 Chronicles 4:20</a></span><br />the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/13-10.htm">2 Chronicles 13:10-11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">Matthew 5:14-16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-1.htm">Matthew 25:1-4</a></span><br />“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. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Luke 12:35</a></span><br />Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a></span><br />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.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.</p><p class="hdg">that they</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20,21</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-37.htm">Exodus 39:37</a></b></br> The pure candlestick, <i>with</i> the lamps thereof, <i>even with</i> the lamps to be set in order, and all the vessels thereof, and the oil for light,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/40-24.htm">Exodus 40:24</a></b></br> And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.</p><p class="hdg">the lamps</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/13-11.htm">2 Chronicles 13:11</a></b></br> And they burn unto the LORD every morning and every evening burnt sacrifices and sweet incense: the shewbread also <i>set they in order</i> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105,130</a></b></br> NUN. 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The Israelites, as God's chosen people, are to follow His commands as part of their covenant relationship. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's people being set apart to live according to His statutes (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>).<p><b>to bring you pure oil of pressed olives</b><br>The requirement for "pure oil of pressed olives" indicates the need for the highest quality oil, symbolizing purity and holiness. Olive oil was a staple in ancient Israel, used for cooking, anointing, and lighting. The process of pressing olives to extract oil is a meticulous one, ensuring that the oil is free from impurities. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is pure and without blemish, and who provides the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>).<p><b>for the light</b><br>The light refers to the menorah, the seven-branched lampstand in the Tabernacle, which symbolizes God's presence and guidance. Light is a recurring biblical motif representing truth, holiness, and divine revelation. In the New Testament, Jesus is described as the true light (<a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>), fulfilling the symbolism of the menorah.<p><b>to keep the lamps burning continually</b><br>The continual burning of the lamps signifies the perpetual presence of God among His people. It underscores the need for constant vigilance and devotion in worship. This perpetual light is a precursor to the eternal light found in the New Jerusalem, where there will be no need for a lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light (<a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">Revelation 22:5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader of the Israelites who received God's commandments and instructions, including those regarding the Tabernacle and its services.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The chosen people of God, who were commanded to bring pure olive oil for the lampstand in the Tabernacle.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable sanctuary where God dwelled among His people and where the lampstand was located.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/l/lampstand.htm">Lampstand (Menorah)</a></b><br>A seven-branched candelabrum in the Tabernacle, symbolizing God's presence and light.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pure_oil_of_pressed_olives.htm">Pure Oil of Pressed Olives</a></b><br>The specific type of oil required for the lampstand, symbolizing purity and dedication.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_purity.htm">The Importance of Purity</a></b><br>The requirement for "pure oil of pressed olives" underscores the need for purity in our offerings and service to God. Just as the oil had to be pure, our lives should be free from sin and dedicated to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continual_devotion.htm">Continual Devotion</a></b><br>The command to keep the lamps burning continually highlights the need for ongoing devotion and vigilance in our spiritual lives. We are called to maintain our spiritual fervor and not let our light dim.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a></b><br>The Israelites were collectively responsible for providing the oil, illustrating the importance of community in sustaining the work of God. In the church, each member contributes to the collective mission and ministry.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_light.htm">Symbolism of Light</a></b><br>Light in the Tabernacle symbolized God's presence and guidance. As believers, we are called to reflect God's light in the world, illuminating the darkness with His truth and love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_israelites_keep_lamps_burning_always.htm">How historically feasible was it for the Israelites to keep the lamps burning continually (Leviticus 24:2) given their technological limitations? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/source_of_israelites'_olive_oil.htm">Exodus 27:20: Where would the Israelites consistently obtain the “pure olive oil” needed to keep the lamp burning in an arid wilderness? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_a_foreign_widow_freely_glean_fields.htm">Ruth 2:2-3 - Is it historically plausible that a foreign widow could freely glean in a stranger's field with no social or legal barriers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_denominationalism.htm">What is gleaning in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">Command the children of Israel.</span>--This is the only other occasion in Leviticus on which God orders Moses to "command," instead of imparting or communicating His will. (See <a href="/leviticus/6-1.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,">Leviticus 6:1</a> in Hebrew, and 6:9 in English.) This command, however, occurs almost literally in <a href="/context/exodus/27-20.htm" title="And you shall command the children of Israel, that they bring you pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.">Exodus 27:20-21</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/24-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Command</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֞ו</span> <span class="translit">(ṣaw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6680.htm">Strong's 6680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Israelites</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(bə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to bring</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיִקְח֨וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yiq·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלֶ֜יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">clear</span><br /><span class="heb">זָ֛ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(zāḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2134.htm">Strong's 2134: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pure, clean</span><br /><br /><span class="word">oil</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֣מֶן</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from pressed</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּתִ֖ית</span> <span class="translit">(kā·ṯîṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3795.htm">Strong's 3795: </a> </span><span class="str2">Beaten, pure</span><br /><br /><span class="word">olives</span><br /><span class="heb">זַ֥יִת</span> <span class="translit">(za·yiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2132.htm">Strong's 2132: </a> </span><span class="str2">An olive, the tree, the branch, the berry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the light,</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמָּא֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mā·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3974.htm">Strong's 3974: </a> </span><span class="str2">A luminous body, luminary, light, brightness, cheerfulness, a chandelier</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that the lamp</span><br /><span class="heb">נֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(nêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5216.htm">Strong's 5216: </a> </span><span class="str2">A lamp, light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be kept burning</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַעֲלֹ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ha·‘ă·lōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">continually.</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּמִֽיד׃</span> <span class="translit">(tā·mîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8548.htm">Strong's 8548: </a> </span><span class="str2">Continuance, constant, ellipt, the regular, sacrifice</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/24-2.htm">Leviticus 24:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/24-2.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 24:2 Command the children of Israel that they (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/24-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 24:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 24:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/24-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 24:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 24:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>