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Atomic Bible
Exodus 35:8
olive oil for the light;
from Offerings for the Tabernacle, Exodus 35:4-9
What it says

Olive oil is to be brought for the light.

What it is doing

It names a practical supply for the tabernacle's service.

In context

4Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: 5Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: 6blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; 7ram skins dyed red and fine leather; 8olive oil for the light; 9and onyx stones and gemstones to be mounted on the ephod and breastpiece.