The one lamb thou shalt offer in the morning; and the other lamb thou shalt offer at even:
Offer one lamb in the morning and the other lamb in the evening.
God is instructing Moses about the daily rhythm of worship - one sacrifice in the morning and one in the evening.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God was providing detailed instructions to Moses for the establishment of the Israelite priesthood and the Tabernacle worship system shortly after the Exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically addresses the daily burnt offerings, which were meant to be a continual act of atonement and a symbol of the people's ongoing commitment to God in their wilderness journey. These rituals helped maintain the covenant relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing regular devotion in a nomadic, desert culture.
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