Leviticus, 24
2. Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
2. Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.
Chapter 24 of the book of Leviticus deals with laws that surround olive oil and bread of the proposition, as well as the punishment for those who blaspheme the name of God. The selected verses are as follows:
Exodus 27:20-21: "You will also order the children of Israel to bring you pure olive oil, beaten to the chandelier, to keep the lamp on continuously. , Aaron and his children the basement in order, from afternoon until morning, before the Lord; it is perpetual status for his generations, from the sons of Israel. " This verse addresses the use of pure olive oil to keep the lamp of the chandelier on continuously, as a symbol of God's presence among the people.
Exodus 25:30: "And thou shalt put it on the Bread of the Proposition on the table before my face continuously." This verse refers to the bread of the proposition that is placed on the table in the sanctuary as a continuous offer to God.
Leviticus 24:11-12: "And the Son of the Israelite woman blasphemed the name of the Lord, and cursed him; then they brought him to Moses (and his mother's name was Selomite, daughter of Dibri, of the tribe). They put it in prison until the sentence was declared by the Lord's mouth. " This verse describes the punishment for those who blaspheme the name of the Lord, which is the arrest until the sentence is declared.
Matthew 12:31-32: "Therefore I say unto you, All sin and blasphemy will forgive themselves to men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven to men. And if any say any word against the Son of man, to be "It is forgiven; but if anyone speaks against the Holy Spirit, he will not be forgiven, neither in this century nor in the future." This verse refers to the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which is considered an unforgivable sin.
James 1:26: "If anyone takes care of being religious, and does not refrain his tongue, but he deceives his heart, his religion is vain." This verse highlights the importance of controlling the tongue and not blasphemed or misleading way, so that religion is not in vain.
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