Exodus 27:21

New International Reader's Version

Aaron and his sons must keep the lamps burning in the tent of meeting. The lamps will be outside the curtain in front of the tablets of the covenant law. The lamps must be kept burning in front of the Lord from evening until morning. This is a law for the Israelites that will last for all time to come.

Cross References

Genesis 1:5

God called the light “day.” He called the darkness “night.” There was evening, and there was morning. It was day one.

Genesis 1:8

God called the huge space “sky.” There was evening, and there was morning. It was day two.

2 Chronicles 13:11

Every morning and evening the priests bring burnt offerings and sweet-smelling incense to the Lord. They set out the holy bread on the table. That table is ‘clean.’ They light the lamps on the gold lampstand every evening. We always do what the Lord our God requires in his law. But you have deserted him.

Psalm 134:1

All you who serve the Lord, praise the Lord. All you who serve at night in the house of the Lord, praise him.

Exodus 12:14

“Always remember this day. You and your children after you must celebrate this day as a feast to honor the Lord. You must do this for all time to come. It is a law that will last forever.

Exodus 16:34

Aaron did exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses. He put the manna with the tablets of the covenant law. He put it there so it would be kept for all time to come.

Exodus 25:16

I will give you the tablets of the covenant law. When I do, put them into the ark.

Exodus 28:43

Aaron and the priests in his family line must wear it when they enter the tent of meeting. They must also wear it when they approach the altar to serve in the Holy Room. Then they will not be found guilty and die. “For all time to come, that will be a law for Aaron and the priests in his family line.

Exodus 29:28

It will be the regular share from the Israelites for Aaron and his sons. The people must give it to the Lord from their friendship offerings.

Exodus 29:42

“For all time to come, this burnt offering must be sacrificed regularly. Sacrifice it at the entrance to the tent of meeting in front of the Lord. There I will meet with you and speak to you.

Exodus 29:44

“So I will set apart the tent of meeting and the altar. And I will set apart Aaron and his sons to serve me as priests.

Exodus 30:21

When they do, they must wash their hands and feet so that they will not die. For all time to come, that will be a law for Aaron and the priests in his family line.”

Exodus 30:36

Grind some of it into powder. Place it in front of the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting. There I will meet with you. The incense will be very holy to you.

Exodus 30:8

He must burn incense again when he lights the lamps at sunset. Incense must be burned regularly in front of the Lord. Do it for all time to come.

Exodus 40:3

Place in it the ark where the tablets of the covenant law are kept. Hide the ark with the curtain.

Leviticus 10:9

“You and your sons will go into the tent of meeting. When you do, you must not drink any kind of wine. If you do, you will die. This is a law that will last for all time to come.

Leviticus 16:34

“Here is a law for you that will last for all time to come. Once a year you must pay for all the sin of the Israelites.” So it was done, just as the Lord commanded Moses.

Leviticus 17:7

The Israelites must stop offering any of their sacrifices to statues of gods that look like goats. When they offer sacrifices to those statues, they are not faithful to me. This is a law for them that will last for all time to come.” ’

Leviticus 23:14

You must not eat any bread until the day you bring your offering to the Lord your God. You must not eat any cooked grain or any of your first grain until that time. This is a law that will last for all time to come. It applies no matter where you live.

Leviticus 23:21

On that same day tell the people that they must come together for a special worship service. They must not do any regular work. That is a law that will last for all time to come. It applies no matter where you live.

Leviticus 24:2

“Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil made from pressed olives. Use it to keep the lamps burning and giving light all the time.

Leviticus 24:3

Aaron must take care of the lamps in front of the Lord from evening until morning all the time. This is a law that will last for all time to come. The lamps are outside the curtain in front of the tablets of the covenant law in the tent of meeting.

Leviticus 24:9

The bread belongs to Aaron and his sons. They must eat it in the holy area. It is a very holy part of their regular share of the food offerings presented to the Lord.”

Leviticus 3:17

“ ‘You must not eat any fat or any blood. That is a law that will last for all time to come. It applies no matter where you live.’ ”

Leviticus 3:8

They must place their hand on the lamb’s head. It must be killed there in front of the tent of meeting. Then the priests in Aaron’s family line must splash its blood against the sides of the altar.

Leviticus 6:15

The priest must take a handful of the finest flour and olive oil. He must add to it all the incense on the grain offering. He must burn that part on the altar. It will remind him that all good things come from the Lord. Its smell pleases the Lord.

Leviticus 7:36

On the day they were anointed, the Lord commanded the Israelites to give that part to them. For all time to come, it will be the share of Aaron and the priests in his family line.

Malachi 2:7

“The lips of a priest should guard knowledge. After all, he is the messenger of the Lord who rules over all. And people seek instruction from his mouth.

Numbers 18:23

The Levites will do the work at the tent of meeting. They will be responsible for any sins connected with the tent. This is a law that will last for all time to come. The Levites will not receive any share among the Israelites.

Numbers 18:5

“You will be responsible for taking care of the sacred tent and the altar. Then I will not be angry with the Israelites again.

Numbers 19:21

This law will apply to all those people for all time to come. “The man who sprinkles the special water must also wash his clothes. Anyone who touches the water will be ‘unclean’ until evening.

Numbers 35:29

“ ‘This is what the law requires of you for all time to come. It will apply to you no matter where you live.

Numbers 8:9

Bring the Levites to the front of the tent of meeting. Gather the whole community of Israel together.

Matthew 4:16

The people who are now living in darkness have seen a great light. They are now living in a very dark land. But a light has shined on them.” (Isaiah 9:1,2)

Luke 12:35

“Be dressed and ready to serve. Keep your lamps burning.

John 5:35

John was like a lamp that burned and gave light. For a while you chose to enjoy his light.

2 Corinthians 4:6

God said, “Let light shine out of darkness.” (Genesis 1:3) He made his light shine in our hearts. His light gives us the light to know God’s glory. His glory is shown in the face of Christ.

2 Peter 1:19

We also have the message of the prophets. This message can be trusted completely. You must pay attention to it. The message is like a light shining in a dark place. It will shine until the day Jesus comes. Then the Morning Star will rise in your hearts.

Revelation 2:1

“Here is what I command you to write to the church in Ephesus. Here are the words of Jesus, who holds the seven stars in his right hand. He also walks among the seven golden lampstands. He says,

1 Samuel 3:3

Samuel was lying down in the Lord’s house. That’s where the ark of God was kept. The lamp of God was still burning.

1 Samuel 30:25

David made that a law and a rule for Israel. It has been followed from that day until now.