Numbers 28

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Full text for Numbers Chapter 28

1¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

2Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, My offering, [and] my bread for my sacrifices made by fire, [for] a sweet savour unto me, shall ye observe to offer unto me in their due season.

3And thou shalt say unto them, This [is] the offering made by fire which ye shall offer unto the LORD; two lambs of the first year without spot day by day, [for] a continual burnt offering.

4The one lamb shalt thou offer in the morning, and the other lamb shalt thou offer at even;

5And a tenth [part] of an ephah of flour for a meat offering, mingled with the fourth [part] of an hin of beaten oil.

6[It is] a continual burnt offering, which was ordained in mount Sinai for a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

7And the drink offering thereof [shall be] the fourth [part] of an hin for the one lamb: in the holy [place] shalt thou cause the strong wine to be poured unto the LORD [for] a drink offering.

8And 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.

9¶ And on the sabbath day two lambs of the first year without spot, and two tenth deals of flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, and the drink offering thereof:

10[This is] the burnt offering of every sabbath, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

11And 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;

12And three tenth deals of flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one bullock; and two tenth deals of flour [for] a meat offering, mingled with oil, for one ram;

13And a several tenth deal of flour mingled with oil [for] a meat offering unto one lamb; [for] a burnt offering of a sweet savour, a sacrifice made by fire unto the LORD.

14And their drink offerings shall be half an hin of wine unto a bullock, and the third [part] of an hin unto a ram, and a fourth [part] of an hin unto a lamb: this [is] the burnt offering of every month throughout the months of the year.

15And one kid of the goats for a sin offering unto the LORD shall be offered, beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

16¶ And in the fourteenth day of the first month [is] the passover of the LORD.

17And in the fifteenth day of this month [is] the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.

18In the first day [shall be] an holy convocation; ye shall do no manner of servile work [therein]:

19But ye shall offer a sacrifice made by fire [for] a burnt offering unto the LORD; two young bullocks, and one ram, and seven lambs of the first year: they shall be unto you without blemish:

20And their meat offering [shall be of] flour mingled with oil: three tenth deals shall ye offer for a bullock, and two tenth deals for a ram;

21A several tenth deal shalt thou offer for every lamb, throughout the seven lambs:

22And one goat [for] a sin offering, to make an atonement for you.

23Ye shall offer these beside the burnt offering in the morning, which [is] for a continual burnt offering.

24After this manner ye shall offer daily, throughout the seven days, the meat of the sacrifice made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD: it shall be offered beside the continual burnt offering, and his drink offering.

25And on the seventh day ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work.

26Also in the day of the firstfruits, when ye bring a new meat offering unto the LORD, after your weeks [be out], ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work:

27But ye shall offer the burnt offering for a sweet savour unto the LORD; two young bullocks, one ram, seven lambs of the first year;

28And their meat offering of flour mingled with oil, three tenth deals unto one bullock, two tenth deals unto one ram,

29A several tenth deal unto one lamb, throughout the seven lambs;

30[And] one kid of the goats, to make an atonement for you.

31Ye shall offer [them] beside the continual burnt offering, and his meat offering, (they shall be unto you without blemish) and their drink offerings.

AI Analysis

AI Summaries

Short Summary

Numbers chapter 28 details the Lord's commands to Moses regarding the various offerings to be presented by the children of Israel. It outlines the daily continual burnt offering, as well as additional sacrifices for the Sabbath days and the beginnings of each month. The chapter also specifies the offerings required for the annual feasts of Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of Firstfruits.

Medium Summary

The chapter begins with the ordinance for the continual burnt offering, consisting of two unblemished lambs daily, one in the morning and one in the evening, accompanied by flour, oil, and wine. On the Sabbath, an additional two lambs with their associated offerings were to be presented. The beginnings of each month required a more elaborate burnt offering, including bullocks, a ram, lambs, and a kid of the goats for a sin offering. Furthermore, specific sacrifices are prescribed for the Passover and the seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, involving daily burnt offerings of bullocks, a ram, and lambs, alongside a sin offering. Finally, the chapter details the offerings for the Feast of Firstfruits, including similar burnt offerings and a sin offering, all to be presented without blemish.

Long Summary

Numbers chapter 28 meticulously outlines the sacrificial calendar and the specific offerings God commanded the Israelites to observe. It begins with the perpetual daily burnt offering, which included two lambs of the first year without spot, one offered in the morning and the other at even, each accompanied by a meat offering of flour mingled with oil and a drink offering of strong wine. This continual offering was ordained at Mount Sinai. On the Sabbath day, an additional burnt offering of two lambs, with their meat and drink offerings, was to be presented, besides the continual offering. The chapter then details the burnt offerings for the beginnings of each month, which included two young bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs, each with specific quantities of flour and oil for their meat offerings, and precise amounts of wine for their drink offerings. A kid of the goats was also required as a sin offering for the new moon. The annual feasts also received specific instructions: for the Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread, daily burnt offerings of two young bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs, all without blemish, were commanded, along with their respective meat offerings. A goat for a sin offering was also to be offered to make atonement. These were to be offered daily throughout the seven days, in addition to the continual burnt offering. Lastly, the chapter specifies the offerings for the day of the firstfruits (Feast of Weeks), requiring two young bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs for a burnt offering, with their associated meat offerings, and one kid of the goats for a sin offering, all offered beside the continual burnt offering.

Core Concepts

  • Continual Burnt OfferingThis refers to the daily sacrifice of two unblemished lambs, one in the morning and one in the evening, accompanied by specific meat and drink offerings. It was a perpetual ordinance established at Mount Sinai for a sweet savour unto the Lord.
  • Sabbath OfferingsIn addition to the continual burnt offering, the Sabbath day required an extra sacrifice of two lambs of the first year without spot, along with their prescribed meat and drink offerings. This emphasized the sanctity of the Sabbath through increased worship.
  • New Moon SacrificesAt the beginning of each month, a special burnt offering was commanded, consisting of two bullocks, one ram, and seven lambs, each with specific accompanying meat and drink offerings. A kid of the goats was also offered as a sin offering on this occasion.
  • Passover and Unleavened Bread OfferingsDuring the annual Passover and the subsequent seven days of Unleavened Bread, specific daily burnt offerings were required, including bullocks, a ram, and lambs, along with a goat for a sin offering. These were offered in addition to the continual daily sacrifice.
  • Feast of Firstfruits (Weeks)This holy convocation, occurring after the weeks were out and new meat offerings were brought, mandated specific burnt offerings of bullocks, a ram, and lambs. A kid of the goats was also to be offered as a sin offering to make atonement.
  • Meat and Drink OfferingsThese were essential accompaniments to the burnt offerings, consisting of flour mingled with oil (meat offering) and wine (drink offering). The quantities varied depending on the animal offered, completing the sacrificial presentation.
  • Sin OfferingA kid of the goats was frequently prescribed as a sin offering alongside many of the burnt offerings for monthly and feast observances. Its purpose was to make atonement for the people, highlighting the need for purification and reconciliation with God.