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A Constant, Holy Duty
Commentators note the lamp was kept burning 'continually' in the Holy Place, just outside the veil to the Holy of Holies. This perpetual flame, tended by the priests from evening to morning, symbolized the unending worship and service required in God's presence, reminding Israel that God's light never goes out.
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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 24:3
19th Century
Bishop
Without the vail of the testimony. —That is, the second veil, which divided the holy from the most holy. (See Exodus 27:21.)
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John Gill
On Leviticus 24:3
17th Century
Pastor
Without the veil of the testimony
That is, on the outside of the veil which divided between the holy and holy of holies, and w…
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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…