Exodus 27:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 27:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 27:20 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the la..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 27:20 — KJV
“And thou shalt command the children of Israel, that they bring thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamp to burn always. to burn: Heb. to ascend up”
— Exodus 27:20 (KJV)
Exodus 27:20 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 27:20
“Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. to cause: Heb. to cause to ascend”
Shares key themes with Exodus 27:20: command, children, israel
“So they shall bring out all thy wives and thy children to the Chaldeans: and thou shalt not escape out of their hand, but shalt be taken by the hand of the king of Babylon: and thou shalt cause this city to be burned with fire. thou shalt cause...: Heb. thou shalt burn, etc”
Shares key themes with Exodus 27:20: shalt, children, bring
“And thou shalt make the seven lamps thereof: and they shall light the lamps thereof, that they may give light over against it. shall light: or, shall cause to ascend it: Heb. the face of it”
Shares key themes with Exodus 27:20: shalt, light, cause
“And when Aaron lighteth the lamps at even, he shall burn incense upon it, a perpetual incense before the LORD throughout your generations. lighteth: or setteth up: Heb. causeth to ascend at even: Heb. between the two evenings”
Shares key themes with Exodus 27:20: light, cause, lamp
“Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD: your choice...: Heb. the choice of your vows”
Shares key themes with Exodus 27:20: command, bring, cause
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