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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Command the children of Israel,.... Moses was the chief magistrate under God, and being clothed with authority from him,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Leviticus 24:1-9
The oil for the lamps of the tabernacle and the meal for the showbread were to be offerings from the Congregation, like…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Pure oil olive - See every thing relative to this ordinance explained on Exo 27:20, Exo 27:21 (note).
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 24:1-9
Care is here taken, and orders are given, for the decent furnishing of the candlestick and table in God's house.
I. The…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
beaten i.e. skimmed off the liquid obtained by pounding the olives in a mortar and then straining the pulp.
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