Exodus 27:20 nasb — "You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn…

NASB

""You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually."

— Exodus 27:20, NASB

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Exodus 27 — Context

17

"All the pillars around the court shall be furnished with silver bands with their hooks of silver and their sockets of bronze.

18

"The length of the court shall be one hundred cubits, and the width fifty throughout, and the height five cubits of fine twisted linen, and their sockets of bronze.

19

"All the utensils of the tabernacle used in all its service, and all its pegs, and all the pegs of the court, shall be of bronze.

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"You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.

21

"In the tent of meeting, outside the veil which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall keep it in order from evening to morning before the LORD; it shall be a perpetual statute throughout their generations for the sons of Israel.

Exodus 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:20 say?
Exodus 27:20 in the NASB reads: “"You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.”
Where is Exodus 27:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 27:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 27, verse 20.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 27:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 27:20 in?
Exodus 27:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 27:20?
Exodus 27:20 reads (NASB): “"You shall charge the sons of Israel, that they bring you clear oil of beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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