This is the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night.
This is the offering that Aaron and his sons must bring to the LORD on the day when he is anointed as priest: one-tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering that must be given continually, half of it in the morning and half of it at night.
God is establishing a daily grain offering that Aaron and his sons must bring as priests - half in the morning and half at night - starting from the day they are ordained.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's instructions to Moses about the priestly duties and offerings in the tabernacle system. Aaron was Moses' brother and the first high priest of Israel, and his sons would serve as priests under him. The anointing ceremony marked their official consecration to serve as mediators between God and the people.
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