What does the Bible say about the oil in the lamps of the tabernacle?
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The oil in the lamps represents the Holy Spirit, which is pure and required for the continual light in the tabernacle.
In Exodus 27:20-21, God commands the Israelites to bring pure olive oil for the lamps in the tabernacle. This oil, which must be kept burning continually, symbolizes the Holy Spirit. Just as the oil must be pure and beaten to extract it, Christ, our High Priest, provided the Holy Spirit through His sufferings. This purity is essential as it typifies the holiness required in God’s service and the spiritual life of believers. The lamps depend on this oil for light, illustrating that spiritual light cannot exist without the work of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of the redeemed.
Scripture References:
Exodus 27:20-21, Leviticus 24:2, Isaiah 61:3, John 14:16-17
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