Now this is that which thou shalt offer upon the altar; two lambs of the first year day by day continually.
Now this is what you must offer on the altar: two one-year-old lambs every single day, without stopping.
God is instructing Moses to establish a daily sacrifice system where two young lambs would be offered on the altar every day as a continuous practice.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was providing detailed instructions to Moses for the establishment of the Tabernacle and the priesthood, which were essential for the Israelites' worship after their deliverance from Egypt. This verse specifically outlines the daily burnt offering of two lambs as a perpetual ritual to symbolize God's ongoing presence and the need for continual atonement among the people. It was part of the Mosaic Law that structured Israel's religious life in the wilderness and beyond, emphasizing their dependence on God for forgiveness and fellowship.
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