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You shall further instruct the Israelites to bring you clear oil of beaten olives for lighting, for kindling lamps regularly. - Exodus 27:20

TORAH, Exodus 27:20−30:10

SUMMARY

• The children of Israel are commanded to bring pure olive oil for the ner tamid "a constantly burning light," above the sanctuary. (27:20-21)

• Aaron and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, are chosen to serve as priests. (28:1)

• God instructs Moses to make special clothes for the priests. (28:2-43)

• Aaron and his sons are ordained in a seven-day ceremony (29:1-29:46)

• Aaron is commanded to burn incense on an acacia altar every morning and evening. (30:1-10)