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.
What does Exodus 27:20 mean?
The pure oil signified the gifts and graces of the Spirit, which all believers receive from Christ, the good Olive, and without which our light cannot shine before men. The priests were to light the lamps, and tend them.
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Keep this verse inside Exodus 27:20-21 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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