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"You shall command the children of Israel, that they bring to you pure olive oil beaten for the light, to cause a lamp to burn continually.

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An Offering of Excellence

Commentators explain that "pure olive oil beaten" was the highest quality oil, produced by gently bruising the best olives rather than crushing them in a mill. This meticulous process yielded the purest oil. This command teaches that our offerings to God—whether in worship, service, or resources—should be our very best, reflecting His supreme worth and our sincere devotion.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 27:20

18th Century

Theologian

Pure oil olive beaten - The oil was to be of the best kind. It is called beaten because it was obtained by merely bruising the oliv…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 27:20

19th Century

Bishop

THE OIL FOR THE LAMP.

You shall command the children of Israel that they bring you

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 27:20

16th Century

Theologian

You shall command the children of Israel. I have transferred these two passages from elsewhere, since they relate to the service of the ta…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 27:20

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall command the children of Israel
Here begins a new section of the law; an account being given of the tab…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 27:20–21

17th Century

Minister

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 can…