Exodus 27:20-21 The Priestly Garments and the Tabernacle

20 Oil for the Lampstand
“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning.

21 In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning before the Lord from evening till morning. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for the generations to come.

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Meaning of Exodus 27:20-21

Exodus 27:20 instructs the Israelites to bring pure olive oil for the lampstand, ensuring the light continuously burns in the Tabernacle. This symbolizes our spiritual commitment to God, emphasizing the importance of pure and enduring devotion, illuminating our faith in the presence of God perpetually.

Cross References for Exodus 27:20-21

Exodus 25:6 - olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; Click to read the verse Exodus 25:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 25:6

Exodus 25:31-37 - The Lampstand “Make a lampstand of pure gold and hammer it out, base and shaft; its flowerlike ... Click to read the verse Exodus 25:31-37 Click to read the verse Exodus 25:31-37

Zechariah 4:11-14 - Then I asked the angel, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampst... Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:11-14 Click to read the verse Zechariah 4:11-14

Judges 9:9 - “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored,... Click to read the verse Judges 9:9 Click to read the verse Judges 9:9

Exodus 39:37 - the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and all its accessories, and the oil for the light; Click to read the verse Exodus 39:37 Click to read the verse Exodus 39:37

Leviticus 24:1-4 - Oil and Bread Set Before the Lord The Lord said to Moses, Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:1-4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 24:1-4

Psalms 23:5 - You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cu... Click to read the verse Psalms 23:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 23:5

Revelation 11:4 - These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Click to read the verse Revelation 11:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:4

Exodus 35:8 - olive oil for the light; spices for the anointing oil and for the fragrant incense; Click to read the verse Exodus 35:8 Click to read the verse Exodus 35:8

1 Chronicles 9:29 - Others were assigned to take care of the furnishings and all the other articles of the sanctuar... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:29 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 9:29