Exodus 27:20
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always.”
צָוָה
To command, to charge, to appoint. Tsavah. He will command His angels concerning you. God gives specific instructions to His angels about your protection.
נִיר
a lamp
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נִיר
Lamp, burning light. Niyr. A flame that lights the way. Your word is a lamp to my feet, not a floodlight but just enough light for the very next step.
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תָּמִיד
continually
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תָּמִיד
Continually, regularly, constantly. Tamiyd. His guidance never takes a day off. He is always leading those who are willing to follow.
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בֵּן
the people of
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel
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יִשְׂרָאֵל
Israel. To struggle with God and prevail. The name given to Jacob. God's chosen people. Those who wrestle honestly with God.
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שֶׁמֶן
oil of
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שֶׁמֶן
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
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זַיִת
olive
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זַיִת
an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
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כָּתִית
pressed
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כָּתִית
beaten, i.e. pure (oil)
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