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A Symbol of Christ's Light
Matthew Henry interprets the lampstand as a powerful symbol of Jesus, the "Light of the world." Just as the lamps illuminated the Holy Place, Christ's light shines through His word, guiding believers and revealing Himself as the true spiritual nourishment (symbolized by the nearby bread). The priests' continual tending of the lamps points to our need to continually look to Christ for light.
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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 24:4
19th Century
Bishop
The lamps upon the pure candlestick. —Though it would appear from Exodus 25:31 that the candlestick was called pure because it was…
John Gill
On Leviticus 24:4
17th Century
Pastor
He shall order the lamps on the pure candlestick
So called, as Jarchi suggests, for these two reasons, partly becaus…
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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…