Numbers 28
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1Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 2“Command the children of Israel, and tell them, ‘See that you present my offering, my food for my offerings made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to me, in their due season.’ 3You shall tell them, ‘This is the offering made by fire which you shall offer to Yahweh: male lambs a year old without defect, two day by day, for a continual burnt offering. 4You shall offer the one lamb in the morning, and you shall offer the other lamb at evening; 5with one tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with the fourth part of a hin of beaten oil. 6It is a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in Mount Sinai for a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh. 7Its drink offering shall be the fourth part of a hin for the one lamb. You shall pour out a drink offering of strong drink to Yahweh in the holy place. 8The other lamb you shall offer at evening. As the meal offering of the morning, and as its drink offering, you shall offer it, an offering made by fire, for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh. 9“‘On the Sabbath day, you shall offer two male lambs a year old without defect, and two tenths of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, and its drink offering: 10this is the burnt offering of every Sabbath, besides the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering. 11“‘In the beginnings of your months, you shall offer a burnt offering to Yahweh: two young bulls, and one ram, seven male lambs a year old without defect; 12and three tenths of an ephah of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, for each bull; and two tenth parts of fine flour for a meal offering, mixed with oil, for the one ram; 13and one tenth part of fine flour mixed with oil for a meal offering to every lamb; for a burnt offering of a pleasant aroma, an offering made by fire to Yahweh. 14Their drink offerings shall be half a hin of wine for a bull, and the third part of a hin for the ram, and the fourth part of a hin for a lamb. This is the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year. 15One male goat for a sin offering to Yahweh; it shall be offered besides the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering. 16“‘In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, is Yahweh’s Passover. 17On the fifteenth day of this month shall be a feast. Unleavened bread shall be eaten for seven days. 18In the first day shall be a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work; 19but you shall offer an offering made by fire, a burnt offering to Yahweh: two young bulls, and one ram, and seven male lambs a year old; they shall be to you without defect; 20and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil. You shall offer three tenths for a bull, and two tenths for the ram. 21You shall offer one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs; 22and one male goat for a sin offering, to make atonement for you. 23You shall offer these besides the burnt offering of the morning, which is for a continual burnt offering. 24In this way you shall offer daily, for seven days, the food of the offering made by fire, of a pleasant aroma to Yahweh. It shall be offered in addition to the continual burnt offering, and its drink offering. 25On the seventh day you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work. 26“‘Also in the day of the first fruits, when you offer a new meal offering to Yahweh in your feast of weeks, you shall have a holy convocation. You shall do no regular work; 27but you shall offer a burnt offering for a pleasant aroma to Yahweh: two young bulls, one ram, seven male lambs a year old; 28and their meal offering, fine flour mixed with oil, three tenths for each bull, two tenths for the one ram, 29one tenth for every lamb of the seven lambs; 30one male goat, to make atonement for you. 31Besides the continual burnt offering, and its meal offering, you shall offer them and their drink offerings. See that they are without defect.
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“And you shall say to them, ‘This is the food offering that you shall offer to the Lord: two male lambs a year old without blemish, day by day, as a regular offering.’”
Numbers 28:3
Summary
Numbers chapter 28 outlines the various offerings that the Israelites are to present to the Lord. This chapter emphasizes the importance of regular and structured worship, specifying daily, weekly, monthly, and special festival offerings. The instructions cover the burnt offerings, grain offerings, drink offerings, and the specific times for these sacrifices, underscoring God’s desire for His people to maintain a lifestyle of devotion and obedience. The chapter serves as a reminder that worship is not only about the act itself but also about the heart with which the offerings are made. Theological significance is found in the commitment to holy rituals that connect the worshiper to God. These practices were designed to evoke a sense of gratitude and dependency on God for provision and forgiveness. The offerings reflect a covenant relationship, affirming Israel’s identity as God’s chosen people and their role in the broader narrative of redemption. Moreover, the emphasis on the Sabbath and holy festivals shows how time itself is set apart for God, leading to a rhythm of life that fosters spiritual growth and community. Ultimately, Numbers 28 calls the faithful to acknowledge God’s sovereignty through intentional acts of worship, reinforcing the theme that God deserves our best in all areas of life. As believers reflect on these principles, they are encouraged to consider how they can incorporate regular worship and gratitude into their own lives, remembering that true offering comes from a heart aligned with God’s will.
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