Leviticus 24:2

New International Reader's Version

“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.

Cross References

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 119:105

Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.

Psalm 119:130

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.

Exodus 39:37

the pure gold lampstand with its row of lamps and everything used with it, and the olive oil that gives light

Exodus 40:24

Moses placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting. It stood across from the table on the south side of the holy tent.

Proverbs 6:23

Your father’s command is like a lamp. Your mother’s teaching is like a light. And whatever instructs and corrects you leads to life.

Isaiah 11:2

The Spirit of the Lord will rest on that Branch. The Spirit will help him to be wise and understanding. The Spirit will help him make wise plans and carry them out. The Spirit will help him know the Lord and have respect for him.

Isaiah 8:20

Follow what the Lord taught you and said to you through me. People who don’t speak in keeping with these words will have no hope in the morning.

Leviticus 24:1

The Lord said to Moses,

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.

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)

Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine so others can see it. Then they will see the good things you do. And they will bring glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Luke 1:79

It will shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death. It will guide our feet on the path of peace.”

Luke 12:35

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

John 1:4

Life was in him, and that life was the light for all people.

John 1:9

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

John 5:35

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

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.”

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes. I want you to turn them from darkness to light. I want you to turn them from Satan’s power to God. I want their sins to be forgiven. They will be forgiven when they believe in me. They will have their place among God’s people.’

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.