KJV ORIGINAL
And in the beginnings of your months ye shall offer a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, seven lambs of the first year without spot;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
At the beginning of each month, you must offer a burnt offering to the LORD: two young bulls, one ram, and seven one-year-old lambs that have no defects.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing the Israelites to offer specific animal sacrifices at the start of every month as an act of worship and dedication to Him.
📚 Historical Context
This command was given to the Israelites during their wilderness journey before entering the Promised Land. These monthly offerings, called 'New Moon' sacrifices, were part of the formal worship calendar God established for Israel. The sacrifices were meant to consecrate each new month to God and maintain the covenant relationship between God and His people.
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