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A Communal Offering of the Best
Commentators highlight that providing the oil for the lamp was a responsibility for the entire community of Israel, not just the priests. They were commanded to bring "pure olive oil, beaten," the highest quality available. This teaches that sustaining God's presence and light is a shared duty that requires the very best from all of God's people.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 24:1–9
18th Century
Theologian
The oil for the lamps of the tabernacle and the meal for the showbread were to be offerings from the Congregation, like the meal for the Pentecosta…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 24:2
19th Century
Bishop
Command the children of Israel. —This is the only other occasion in Leviticus on which God orders Moses to “command,” ins…
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
Command the children of Israel
Moses was the chief magistrate under God, and being clothed with authority from him, …
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the wo…