Leviticus 24:2 kjva — Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to bu…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually."

— Leviticus 24:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 24 — Context

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And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

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Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

3

Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the Lord continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations.

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He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the Lord continually.

5

And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.

Leviticus 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 24:2 say?
Leviticus 24:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.”
Where is Leviticus 24:2 in the Bible?
Leviticus 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 24, verse 2.
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 24:2.
What translation should I read Leviticus 24:2 in?
Leviticus 24:2 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 24:2?
Leviticus 24:2 reads (KJVA): “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to 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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