Exodus 25:6
Oil for the light, spices for anointing oil, and for sweet incense,
Original Language Analysis
לְשֶׁ֣מֶן
Oil
H8081
לְשֶׁ֣מֶן
Oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
1 of 7
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
לַמָּאֹ֑ר
for the light
H3974
לַמָּאֹ֑ר
for the light
Strong's:
H3974
Word #:
2 of 7
properly, a luminous body or luminary, i.e., (abstractly) light (as an element); figuratively, brightness, i.e.,cheerfulness; specifically, a chandeli
בְּשָׂמִים֙
spices
H1314
בְּשָׂמִים֙
spices
Strong's:
H1314
Word #:
3 of 7
fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant
לְשֶׁ֣מֶן
Oil
H8081
לְשֶׁ֣מֶן
Oil
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
4 of 7
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
Historical Context
Olive oil was Israel's primary fuel for light, requiring continuous provision. The specific spices for anointing oil and incense would be detailed later (Exodus 30), each with sacred significance never to be replicated for common use.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the Holy Spirit provide 'light' for your daily walk?
- What makes prayer 'sweet incense' acceptable to God?
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Analysis & Commentary
More materials are specified—oil for light, spices for anointing and incense. The oil for the lampstand represents the Holy Spirit who provides continuous light (Zechariah 4:6). The anointing oil consecrates and sets apart for service, prefiguring Christ the 'Anointed One' (Messiah). The sweet incense represents acceptable prayers offered through Christ our High Priest (Revelation 8:3-4).