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New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Holman Bible
In the tent of meeting outside the veil that is in front of the testimony,
International Standard Version
In the Tent of Meeting, outside the curtain that is before the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to maintain the lamp stand from evening until morning in the LORD's presence. It is to be a perpetual ordinance from generation to generation among the Israelis."
A Conservative Version
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 LORD. It shall be a statute forever throughout their generations on the behalf of the
American Standard Version
In the tent of meeting, without the veil which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall keep it in order from evening to morning before Jehovah: it shall be a statue for ever throughout their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Amplified
In the Tent of Meeting [of God with His people], outside the veil which is in front of the [ark of the] Testimony [and sets it apart], Aaron [the high priest] and his sons shall keep the lamp burning from evening to morning before the Lord. It shall be a perpetual statute [to be observed] throughout their generations on behalf of the Israelites.
Bible in Basic English
Let Aaron and his sons put this in order, evening and morning, before the Lord, inside the Tent of meeting, outside the veil which is before the ark; this is to be an order for ever, from generation to generation, to be kept by the children of Israel.
Darby Translation
In the tent of meeting outside the veil, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall dress them from evening to morning before Jehovah: it is an everlasting statute, for their generations, on the part of the children of Israel.
Julia Smith Translation
In the tent of appointment from without the vail, which is over the testimony, Aaron shall arrange it, and his sons, from evening to morning, before Jehovah: a law forever for their generations for the sons of Israel.
King James 2000
In the tabernacle of meeting outside the veil, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall tend it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute forever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In the tent of assembly outside the curtain that [is] before the testimony, Aaron and his sons will arrange it, from evening until morning, before Yahweh [as] a lasting statute throughout their generations from the {Israelites}.
Modern King James verseion
in the tabernacle of the congregation, outside the veil which is before the testimony. Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before Jehovah. It shall be a statute forever to their generations on behalf of the sons of Israel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
In the tabernacle of witness without the veil which is before the witness, shall Aaron and his sons dress it both even and morning before the LORD: And it shall be a duty for ever unto your generations after you: to be given of the children of Israel."
NET Bible
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.
New Heart English Bible
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 statute forever throughout their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
The Emphasized Bible
In the tent of meeting, outside the veil which is by the testimony, shall Aaron and his sons order it from evening until morning, before Yahweh, - a statute age-abiding, to their generations, from the sons of Israel.
Webster
In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: It shall be a statute for ever to their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
World English Bible
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 Yahweh: it shall be a statute forever throughout their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
Youngs Literal Translation
in the tent of meeting, at the outside of the vail, which is over the testimony, doth Aaron -- his sons also -- arrange it from evening till morning before Jehovah -- a statute age-during to their generations, from the sons of Israel.
Themes
Candlestick » For the tabernacle » Lighted &c by priests
Candlestick » Of the tabernacle » Burned every night
Evening » The golden candlestick lighted in
Lamp » Kept burning at night in the tabernacle and cared for by priest
Priest » Duties of » Light the lamps in the tabernacle
Priest » The time of moses » Hereditary, descent of office
priests » Services of » Lighting and trimming the lamps of the sanctuary
Sanctuary » In the charge of high priest
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of the congregation
Tabernacle » The one instituted by moses was called » Tabernacle (av), tent of meeting (rv)
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 27:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Lampstand Oil
20
Command the Israelites that the lighting must be provided by pure virgin olive oil so that the lamps will not go out.
21 In the
Phrases
Cross References
Numbers 18:23
Only the Levites will do the work at the tent of meeting. They are responsible for their own sins. This is a long lasting law for future generations. They will own no property, as the other Israelites will.
Numbers 19:21
This will be a long lasting law for them. He who sprinkles the water to take away uncleanness must wash his clothes. He who touches this water will be unclean until evening.
Exodus 28:43
Aaron and his sons must wear them when they go into the tent of meeting or when they come near the altar to serve as priests in the holy place. They will be blameless and will not die. This is a long lasting law for him and his descendants.
Exodus 30:8
When Aaron lights the lamps at dusk he must burn incense. An incense offering must burn (smoke) constantly in Jehovah's presence for generations to come.
Leviticus 3:17
This is a long lasting law for generations to come wherever you live. Never eat any fat or blood.'
Leviticus 16:34
These regulations are to be observed for a long lasting time to come. This ritual must be performed once a year to purify the people of Israel from all their sins. So Moses did as Jehovah commanded.
1 Samuel 3:3
The lamp of God went out in the Temple of Jehovah. Samuel was lying down where the Ark of God was.
2 Chronicles 13:11
Every morning and every evening they offer him incense and animal sacrifices burned whole. They present the offerings of bread on a table that is ritually clean, and every evening they light the lamps on the gold lamp stand. We do what Jehovah has commanded! But you have abandoned him!
1 Samuel 30:25
From that time on he made this a rule and a custom in Israel as it is to this day.
Genesis 1:5
God called the light day. He called the darkness night. There was evening and there was morning, one day.
Genesis 1:8
God called the expanse heaven. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.
Exodus 16:34
Aaron placed it before the Testimony, to be kept just as Jehovah commanded Moses.
Exodus 25:16
I will give you the Ten Commandments written on two flat tablets. Put them inside the chest.
Exodus 25:21-22
After you put into the ark the words of my covenant that I will give you, place the throne of mercy on top.
Exodus 26:31-33
Build a canopy of violet, purple, and bright red yarn. Creatively work an angel design of cherubim into fine linen yarn.
Exodus 29:9-10
Then ordain them, because they and their descendants will have a long lasting priesthood.
Exodus 29:28
It will be for Aaron and his sons as their long lasting portion from the sons of Israel. It is a heave offering. It will be a heave offering from the sons of Israel from the sacrifices of their peace offerings, even their heave offering to Jehovah.
Exodus 29:42
It shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the doorway of the tent of meeting before Jehovah. That is where I will meet with you to speak to you.
Exodus 29:44
I will consecrate the tent of meeting and the altar. I will also consecrate Aaron and his sons to minister as priests to me.
Exodus 30:36
Grind some of it into a fine powder. Put it in front of the ark containing the words of my covenant in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with you. You must treat it as most holy.
Exodus 40:3
Place the Ark containing the words of my covenant inside it, and hang the canopy over the ark.
Leviticus 3:8
Place your hand on the animal's head. Slaughter it in front of the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's sons will throw the blood against the altar on all sides.
Leviticus 24:3
Aaron must keep the lamps lit in the Tent of Meeting from evening until morning. This is outside the canopy where the words of my covenant are in Jehovah's presence. It is a long lasting law for generations to come.
Leviticus 24:9
The bread will belong to Aaron and his sons. They will eat it in a holy place. It is very holy, set apart from Jehovah's offering by fire. This is a long lasting law.
Numbers 8:9
Bring the Levites to the front of the tent of meeting. Assemble the whole congregation of Israel.
Psalm 134:1
Bless Jehovah all you servants of Jehovah. You who serve by night in the house of Jehovah!
Malachi 2:7
The priests should teach the true knowledge of God. They are the messengers of Jehovah of Hosts. Therefore the people should learn (my will) the law from them.
Matthew 4:16
the people sitting in darkness saw a great light. Light rose upon those sitting in a region of deathly shadow.
Luke 12:35
Gird your loins (strengthen yourselves) and light your lamps.
John 5:35
He was the lamp that burns and shines. You were willing to rejoice for a season in his light.
2 Corinthians 4:6
God said: Light will shine out of darkness. He shined in our hearts. He gave the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face (presence) ((person) of Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:19
We have the word of prophecy made sure (steadfast) (firm)! You do well that you pay attention [to God's Word] as you would to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
Revelation 2:1
To the angel of the congregation of Ephesus write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands, says: