For the shewbread, and for the continual meat offering, and for the continual burnt offering, of the sabbaths, of the new moons, for the set feasts, and for the holy things, and for the sin offerings to make an atonement for Israel, and for all the work of the house of our God.
For the bread that is displayed before God, for the regular grain offerings, for the regular burnt offerings on Sabbaths and new moon celebrations, for the appointed festivals, for the holy items, and for the sin offerings to make things right between God and Israel, and for everything needed to maintain God's house.
The people are committing to provide everything needed for proper worship at the temple, including offerings for forgiveness and maintaining their relationship with God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a covenant renewal ceremony after the Jewish people returned from exile in Babylon. Nehemiah was leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the restoration of proper temple worship. The people were pledging to financially support all the religious ceremonies and sacrifices that the Law of Moses required.
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