1. Lévitique 24:2 (NEG79)
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What kind of oil was used for the lamp stand?

Lévitique 24:2 (NEG79)

2 Ordonne aux enfants d'Israël de t'apporter pour le chandelier de l'huile pure d'olives concassées, afin d'entretenir les lampes continuellement.

The people of Israel were required to provide pure oil pressed from olives. The word pure (zǎḵ) refers to something clear or pure. In this instance, it indicates that only the purest oils could be used in the temple.