The Tending of the Lamp

241 And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Other Translations of Leviticus 24:1

New International Version

The Tending of the Lamp

241 The Lord said to Moses,

English Standard Version

The Tending of the Lamp

241 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying,

The Message

The Tending of the Lamp

241 God spoke to Moses:

New King James Version

The Tending of the Lamp

241 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

New Living Translation

The Tending of the Lamp

241 The Lord said to Moses,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Leviticus 24:1

Commentary on Leviticus 24:1-9

(Read Leviticus 24:1-9)

The loaves of bread typify Christ as the Bread of life, and the food of the souls of his people. He is the Light of his church, the Light of the world; in and through his word this light shines. By this light we discern the food prepared for our souls; and we should daily, but especially from sabbath to sabbath, feed thereon in our hearts with thanksgiving. And as the loaves were left in the sanctuary, so should we abide with God till he dismiss us.