Numbers 28:4

The Daily Offerings · Numbers 28:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,
Traditional
The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even;
Literal
The one lamb you shall offer in the morning, and the second lamb you shall offer in the evening,
Latin
…unum offeretis mane, et alterum ad vesperum:

Original

Hebrew
English
Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,

Notes

  • These two chapters describe Israel's ceremonial calendar. It listed daily, weekly, and monthly offerings, along with annual religious events. God instructed Israel to worship him "in a proper and orderly manner" (1 Corinthians 14:40).

    The annual sacrifices required many animals, grain, oil, and wine. On these special days, Israel stopped their usual work. This was a sacrifice that emphasized the importance of these holy days.

    The annual cycle included eight different occasions for worship, each reflecting Israel's relationship with the Lord. Each event involved different combinations of burnt, grain, liquid, or sin offerings.

  • For details on grain and liquid offerings, see Numbers 15:1–16. For explanations of different offerings, see Leviticus 1:1–7:38. For a description of Israel's festivals, see Leviticus 23:1–44. For the New Testament view on the Old Testament sacrificial system, see John 1:29; Romans 12:1; Hebrews 9:9–15; 10:1–2; 1 Peter 2:5.

Parallels

Exodus 29:38–44

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Moses Numbers, Book of Offerings and Sacrifices Sun Weights and Measures

Topics

Daily offering: Sacrificial Lamb: Offering of Morning: The Jews: Offered a Part of the Daily Sacrifice In Sacrifices were offered: Daily The Daily Sacrifice: A Lamb As a Burnt offering Morning and Evening The Lamb: Offered in Sacrifice: Every Morning and Evening