Exodus 27:20 net — Offering the Oil“You are to command the Israelites that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, so…

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"Offering the Oil“You are to command the Israelites that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, so that the lamps will burn regularly."

— Exodus 27:20, NET Bible

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Exodus 27 — Context

17

All the posts around the courtyard are to have silver bands; their hooks are to be silver, and their bases bronze.

18

The length of the courtyard is to be one hundred fifty feet and the width seventy-five feet, and the height of the fine twisted linen hangings is to be seven and a half feet, with their bronze bases.

19

All the utensils of the tabernacle used in all its service, all its tent pegs, and all the tent pegs of the courtyard are to be made of bronze.

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Offering the Oil“You are to command the Israelites that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, so that the lamps will burn regularly.

21

In the tent of meeting outside the curtain that is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons are to arrange it from evening to morning before the LORD. This is to be a lasting ordinance among the Israelites for generations to come.

Exodus 27:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 27:20 say?
Exodus 27:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Offering the Oil“You are to command the Israelites that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, so that the lamps will burn regularly.”
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 (NET): “Offering the Oil“You are to command the Israelites that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, so that the lamps will burn regularly.” 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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