Exodus 27:21
In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to keep the lamps burning in the Lord's presence from evening until morning. This requirement is to be observed by the Israelites for all generations.
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Genesis 1:5God called the light “day,” and he called the darkness “night.” So there was evening, and then the morning, making day one.
Exodus 12:14This will be a day to remember for you. You are to celebrate it as a festival to the Lord for generations to come. You will observe this for all time to come.
Exodus 25:16Place inside the Ark the Testimony which I'm going to give you.
Exodus 26:31Make a veil out of blue, purple, and crimson thread, and finely-spun linen, embroidered with cherubim by someone who is skilled.
Exodus 29:9Tie the sashes around Aaron and his sons and put headdresses on them. The priesthood belongs to them forever. This is how you are to ordain Aaron and his sons.
Exodus 29:42These burnt offerings will be made continually for all generations at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting in the Lord's presence. I will meet you there to speak with you.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 27:21
20 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. 21 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. We read of the candlestick in the twenty-fifth chapter; here is an order given for the keeping of the lamps… Read the whole commentary →