Numbers 28:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the other lamb shalt thou offer at even: as the meat offering of the morning, and as the drink offering thereof, thou shalt offer it, a sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And you shall offer the second lamb in the evening, along with the same grain offering and drink offering as in the morning. Offer it as a sacrifice burned by fire, creating a sweet aroma that pleases the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing His people to offer a second daily lamb sacrifice in the evening, complete with grain and drink offerings, to create a pleasing aroma before Him.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses about the daily sacrificial system for Israel. The twice-daily lamb sacrifices (morning and evening) were foundational to Israel's worship, representing continual dedication to God. These offerings were made at the tabernacle and later at the temple in Jerusalem.

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