2 Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
2 "Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.
2 "Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil from beaten olives for the lamp, that a light may be kept burning regularly.
2 "Order the People of Israel to bring you virgin olive oil for light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually.
2 "Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually.
2 "Command the people of Israel to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 24:2
Commentary on Leviticus 24:1-9
(Read Leviticus 24:1-9)
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 world; in and through his word this light shines. By this light we discern the food prepared for our souls; and we should daily, but especially from sabbath to sabbath, feed thereon in our hearts with thanksgiving. And as the loaves were left in the sanctuary, so should we abide with God till he dismiss us.