Give orders to the children of Israel to give you clean olive oil for the light, so that a light may be burning at all times,
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Outside the veil of the ark in the Tent of meeting; let Aaron see that it is burning from evening till morning at all times before the Lord: it is a rule for ever through all your generations.
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Let Aaron put the lights in order on the support before the Lord at all times.
Leviticus 24:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Leviticus 24:1 say?
Leviticus 24:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses,”
Where is Leviticus 24:1 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 1.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 24:1.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:1 in?
Leviticus 24:1 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 Leviticus 24:1?
Leviticus 24:1 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses,” 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.