Leviticus 24

Commentary

Leviticus 24 is a chapter that outlines the laws of the Israelites regarding the use of oil for the lamp in the tabernacle. The chapter begins by describing the instructions given to Moses by God regarding the use of pure olive oil for the lamp in the tabernacle. The oil was to be used to keep the lamp burning continually. The chapter then goes on to describe the punishment for anyone who blasphemes the name of the Lord. The punishment is to be stoned to death by the whole congregation. The chapter then goes on to describe the punishment for anyone who kills an animal or a person. The punishment is to be put to death. Finally, the chapter outlines the laws regarding the use of leavened bread during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. The Israelites were to eat unleavened bread for seven days and were not to eat any leavened bread during that time. Overall, this chapter outlines the laws of the Israelites regarding the use of oil for the lamp in the tabernacle, the punishment for blasphemy, the punishment for killing an animal or a person, and the laws regarding the use of leavened bread during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. These laws were given to the Israelites by God and were meant to ensure that the Israelites followed the laws of God and respected His name.